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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.36, 4,250.52 and 1,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.36, 4,250.52 and 1,373.04 is: 2,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.36 : 4,250.52 = 1,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.36/4,250.52 = 1,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.36x = 4,250.52 × 1,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.36x = 5,836,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,133.98/2,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.34

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