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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.80, 4,250.70 and 2,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.80, 4,250.70 and 2,315.40 is: 3,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.80 : 4,250.70 = 2,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.80/4,250.70 = 2,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.80x = 4,250.70 × 2,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.80x = 9,842,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,070.78/2,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.10

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