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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.97, 4,253.03 and 2,419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.97, 4,253.03 and 2,419.32 is: 3,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.97 : 4,253.03 = 2,419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.97/4,253.03 = 2,419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.97x = 4,253.03 × 2,419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.97x = 10,289,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,428.44/2,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.63

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