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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.79, 4,249.59 and 2,488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.79, 4,249.59 and 2,488.30 is: 3,728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.79 : 4,249.59 = 2,488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.79/4,249.59 = 2,488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.79x = 4,249.59 × 2,488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.79x = 10,574,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,254.80/2,835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.86

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