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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.60, 4,254.90 and 2,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.60, 4,254.90 and 2,534.20 is: 3,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.60 : 4,254.90 = 2,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.60/4,254.90 = 2,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.60x = 4,254.90 × 2,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.60x = 10,782,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782,767.58/2,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.30

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