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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833, 4,244.76 and 2,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833, 4,244.76 and 2,007.28 is: 3,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833 : 4,244.76 = 2,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833/4,244.76 = 2,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833x = 4,244.76 × 2,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833x = 8,520,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,421.85/2,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.56

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