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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.59, 4,274.46 and 2,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.59, 4,274.46 and 2,023.52 is: 3,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.59 : 4,274.46 = 2,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.59/4,274.46 = 2,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.59x = 4,274.46 × 2,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.59x = 8,649,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,433.93/2,839.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.02

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