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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.70, 4,253.04 and 1,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.70, 4,253.04 and 1,376.46 is: 2,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.70 : 4,253.04 = 1,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.70/4,253.04 = 1,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.70x = 4,253.04 × 1,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.70x = 5,854,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,139.44/2,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.99

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