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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.39, 4,260.74 and 2,467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.39, 4,260.74 and 2,467.33 is: 3,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.39 : 4,260.74 = 2,467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.39/4,260.74 = 2,467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.39x = 4,260.74 × 2,467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.39x = 10,512,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512,651.62/2,836.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.35

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