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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.41, 4,254.61 and 2,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.41, 4,254.61 and 2,262.93 is: 3,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.41 : 4,254.61 = 2,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.41/4,254.61 = 2,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.41x = 4,254.61 × 2,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.41x = 9,627,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,884.61/2,836.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.39

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