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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.59, 4,247.32 and 1,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.59, 4,247.32 and 1,370.73 is: 2,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.59 : 4,247.32 = 1,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.59/4,247.32 = 1,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.59x = 4,247.32 × 1,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.59x = 5,821,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821,928.94/2,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.61

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