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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.64, 4,246.62 and 2,495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.64, 4,246.62 and 2,495.72 is: 3,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.64 : 4,246.62 = 2,495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.64/4,246.62 = 2,495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.64x = 4,246.62 × 2,495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.64x = 10,598,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,374.47/2,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.20

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