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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.84, 4,273.48 and 2,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.84, 4,273.48 and 2,476.88 is: 3,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.84 : 4,273.48 = 2,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.84/4,273.48 = 2,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.84x = 4,273.48 × 2,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.84x = 10,584,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584,897.14/2,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.91

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