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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.84, 4,235.28 and 1,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.84, 4,235.28 and 1,345.84 is: 2,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.84 : 4,235.28 = 1,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.84/4,235.28 = 1,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.84x = 4,235.28 × 1,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.84x = 5,700,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,009.24/2,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.10

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