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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.73, 4,250.69 and 2,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.73, 4,250.69 and 2,764.58 is: 4,144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.73 : 4,250.69 = 2,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.73/4,250.69 = 2,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.73x = 4,250.69 × 2,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.73x = 11,751,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751,358.74/2,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.04

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