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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.52, 4,247.84 and 1,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.52, 4,247.84 and 1,373.68 is: 2,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.52 : 4,247.84 = 1,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.52/4,247.84 = 1,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.52x = 4,247.84 × 1,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.52x = 5,835,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,835,172.85/2,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.34

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