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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.68, 4,246.56 and 1,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.68, 4,246.56 and 1,372.44 is: 2,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.68 : 4,246.56 = 1,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.68/4,246.56 = 1,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.68x = 4,246.56 × 1,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.68x = 5,828,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828,148.81/2,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.74

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