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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.08, 4,229.94 and 2,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.08, 4,229.94 and 2,658.12 is: 3,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.08 : 4,229.94 = 2,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.08/4,229.94 = 2,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.08x = 4,229.94 × 2,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.08x = 11,243,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243,688.11/2,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.72

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