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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.89, 4,236.77 and 1,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.89, 4,236.77 and 1,362.85 is: 2,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.89 : 4,236.77 = 1,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.89/4,236.77 = 1,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.89x = 4,236.77 × 1,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.89x = 5,774,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774,074.81/2,823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.73

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