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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.65, 4,237.89 and 1,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.65, 4,237.89 and 1,363.59 is: 2,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.65 : 4,237.89 = 1,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.65/4,237.89 = 1,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.65x = 4,237.89 × 1,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.65x = 5,778,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,744.43/2,824.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.83

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