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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.77, 4,233.70 and 2,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.77, 4,233.70 and 2,601.45 is: 3,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.77 : 4,233.70 = 2,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.77/4,233.70 = 2,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.77x = 4,233.70 × 2,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.77x = 11,013,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013,752.36/2,836.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.50

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