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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.84, 4,265.97 and 2,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.84, 4,265.97 and 2,023.36 is: 3,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.84 : 4,265.97 = 2,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.84/4,265.97 = 2,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.84x = 4,265.97 × 2,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.84x = 8,631,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,574.81/2,839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.46

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