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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.38, 4,255.71 and 1,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.38, 4,255.71 and 1,375.38 is: 2,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.38 : 4,255.71 = 1,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.38/4,255.71 = 1,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.38x = 4,255.71 × 1,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.38x = 5,853,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853,218.42/2,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.62

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