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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.48, 4,234.44 and 2,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.48, 4,234.44 and 2,398.88 is: 3,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.48 : 4,234.44 = 2,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.48/4,234.44 = 2,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.48x = 4,234.44 × 2,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.48x = 10,157,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157,913.43/2,836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.17

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