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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.48, 4,235.79 and 2,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.48, 4,235.79 and 2,486.29 is: 3,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.48 : 4,235.79 = 2,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.48/4,235.79 = 2,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.48x = 4,235.79 × 2,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.48x = 10,531,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,531,391.73/2,813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.20

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