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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.08, 4,254.24 and 1,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.08, 4,254.24 and 1,376 is: 2,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.08 : 4,254.24 = 1,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.08/4,254.24 = 1,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.08x = 4,254.24 × 1,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.08x = 5,853,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853,834.24/2,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.60

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