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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.96, 4,250.94 and 2,469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.96, 4,250.94 and 2,469.01 is: 3,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.96 : 4,250.94 = 2,469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.96/4,250.94 = 2,469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.96x = 4,250.94 × 2,469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.96x = 10,495,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495,613.37/2,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.52

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