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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.44, 4,253.82 and 1,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.44, 4,253.82 and 1,375.84 is: 2,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.44 : 4,253.82 = 1,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.44/4,253.82 = 1,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.44x = 4,253.82 × 1,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.44x = 5,852,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,575.71/2,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.63

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