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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.53, 4,230.29 and 2,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.53, 4,230.29 and 2,408.46 is: 3,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.53 : 4,230.29 = 2,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.53/4,230.29 = 2,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.53x = 4,230.29 × 2,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.53x = 10,188,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,472.21/2,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.42

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