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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.98, 4,183.54 and 2,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.98, 4,183.54 and 2,537.04 is: 3,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.98 : 4,183.54 = 2,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.98/4,183.54 = 2,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.98x = 4,183.54 × 2,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.98x = 10,613,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,613,808.32/2,800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.32

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