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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.82, 4,248.06 and 2,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.82, 4,248.06 and 2,487.30 is: 3,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.82 : 4,248.06 = 2,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.82/4,248.06 = 2,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.82x = 4,248.06 × 2,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.82x = 10,566,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,199.64/2,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.29

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