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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.41, 4,256.11 and 2,263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.41, 4,256.11 and 2,263.93 is: 3,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.41 : 4,256.11 = 2,263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.41/4,256.11 = 2,263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.41x = 4,256.11 × 2,263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.41x = 9,635,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,635,535.11/2,837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.89

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