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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.82, 4,256.58 and 1,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.82, 4,256.58 and 1,372.53 is: 2,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.82 : 4,256.58 = 1,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.82/4,256.58 = 1,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.82x = 4,256.58 × 1,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.82x = 5,842,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,283.75/2,837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.72

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