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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.28, 4,239.38 and 2,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.28, 4,239.38 and 2,484.98 is: 3,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.28 : 4,239.38 = 2,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.28/4,239.38 = 2,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.28x = 4,239.38 × 2,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.28x = 10,534,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,534,759.53/2,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.23

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