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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.71, 4,243.26 and 2,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.71, 4,243.26 and 2,275.82 is: 3,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.71 : 4,243.26 = 2,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.71/4,243.26 = 2,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.71x = 4,243.26 × 2,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.71x = 9,656,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,656,895.97/2,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.86

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