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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.48, 4,254.74 and 1,276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.48, 4,254.74 and 1,276.13 is: 1,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.48 : 4,254.74 = 1,276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.48/4,254.74 = 1,276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.48x = 4,254.74 × 1,276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.48x = 5,429,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,573.70/2,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.52

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