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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.65, 4,265.69 and 2,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.65, 4,265.69 and 2,023.17 is: 3,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.65 : 4,265.69 = 2,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.65/4,265.69 = 2,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.65x = 4,265.69 × 2,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.65x = 8,630,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,205.92/2,839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.18

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