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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.53, 4,253.58 and 2,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.53, 4,253.58 and 2,565.18 is: 3,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.53 : 4,253.58 = 2,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.53/4,253.58 = 2,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.53x = 4,253.58 × 2,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.53x = 10,911,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911,198.34/2,836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.67

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