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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.40, 4,256.10 and 2,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.40, 4,256.10 and 2,529.60 is: 3,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.40 : 4,256.10 = 2,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.40/4,256.10 = 2,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.40x = 4,256.10 × 2,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.40x = 10,766,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,766,230.56/2,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.40

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