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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.92, 15,374.80 and 2,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.92, 15,374.80 and 2,854.60 is: 4,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.92 : 15,374.80 = 2,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.92/15,374.80 = 2,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.92x = 15,374.80 × 2,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.92x = 43,888,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888,904.08/10,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.46

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