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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.69, 4,251.78 and 1,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.69, 4,251.78 and 1,375.80 is: 2,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.69 : 4,251.78 = 1,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.69/4,251.78 = 1,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.69x = 4,251.78 × 1,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.69x = 5,849,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849,598.92/2,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.85

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