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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.62, 3,903.38 and 2,464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.62, 3,903.38 and 2,464.92 is: 3,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.62 : 3,903.38 = 2,464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.62/3,903.38 = 2,464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.62x = 3,903.38 × 2,464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.62x = 9,621,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,519.43/2,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.51

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