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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.78, 3,903.39 and 2,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.78, 3,903.39 and 2,456.10 is: 3,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.78 : 3,903.39 = 2,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.78/3,903.39 = 2,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.78x = 3,903.39 × 2,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.78x = 9,587,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587,116.18/2,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.94

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