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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.30, 4,242.76 and 2,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.30, 4,242.76 and 2,369.94 is: 3,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.30 : 4,242.76 = 2,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.30/4,242.76 = 2,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.30x = 4,242.76 × 2,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.30x = 10,055,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,086.63/2,833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.90

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