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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.96, 4,249.44 and 2,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.96, 4,249.44 and 2,468.01 is: 3,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.96 : 4,249.44 = 2,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.96/4,249.44 = 2,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.96x = 4,249.44 × 2,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.96x = 10,487,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,487,660.41/2,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.02

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