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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.15, 4,263.44 and 2,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.15, 4,263.44 and 2,021.67 is: 3,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.15 : 4,263.44 = 2,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.15/4,263.44 = 2,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.15x = 4,263.44 × 2,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.15x = 8,619,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,619,258.64/2,838.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.93

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