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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.40, 15,341.79 and 2,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.40, 15,341.79 and 2,833.01 is: 4,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.40 : 15,341.79 = 2,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.40/15,341.79 = 2,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.40x = 15,341.79 × 2,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.40x = 43,463,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,463,367.78/10,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.29

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