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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.38, 4,251.16 and 1,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.38, 4,251.16 and 1,372.42 is: 2,059.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.38 : 4,251.16 = 1,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.38/4,251.16 = 1,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.38x = 4,251.16 × 1,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.38x = 5,834,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,377.01/2,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.16

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