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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.02, 4,250.67 and 2,289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.02, 4,250.67 and 2,289.46 is: 3,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.02 : 4,250.67 = 2,289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.02/4,250.67 = 2,289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.02x = 4,250.67 × 2,289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.02x = 9,731,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731,738.94/2,837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.27

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