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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.25, 4,254.37 and 1,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.25, 4,254.37 and 1,356.14 is: 2,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.25 : 4,254.37 = 1,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.25/4,254.37 = 1,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.25x = 4,254.37 × 1,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.25x = 5,769,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,528.58/2,835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.93

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