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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.08, 4,244.63 and 2,139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.08, 4,244.63 and 2,139.53 is: 3,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.08 : 4,244.63 = 2,139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.08/4,244.63 = 2,139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.08x = 4,244.63 × 2,139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.08x = 9,081,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,513.14/2,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.27

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