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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.89, 4,231.73 and 2,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.89, 4,231.73 and 2,314.91 is: 3,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.89 : 4,231.73 = 2,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.89/4,231.73 = 2,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.89x = 4,231.73 × 2,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.89x = 9,796,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796,074.09/2,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.76

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