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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.80, 4,241.70 and 2,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.80, 4,241.70 and 2,545.40 is: 3,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.80 : 4,241.70 = 2,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.80/4,241.70 = 2,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.80x = 4,241.70 × 2,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.80x = 10,796,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796,823.18/2,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.33

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