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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.30, 4,250.25 and 2,374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.30, 4,250.25 and 2,374.95 is: 3,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.30 : 4,250.25 = 2,374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.30/4,250.25 = 2,374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.30x = 4,250.25 × 2,374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.30x = 10,094,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,131.24/2,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.40

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