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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.38, 4,265.79 and 2,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.38, 4,265.79 and 2,623.54 is: 3,944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.38 : 4,265.79 = 2,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.38/4,265.79 = 2,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.38x = 4,265.79 × 2,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.38x = 11,191,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,470.70/2,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.30

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