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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.15, 4,266.44 and 2,023.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.15, 4,266.44 and 2,023.67 is: 3,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.15 : 4,266.44 = 2,023.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.15/4,266.44 = 2,023.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.15x = 4,266.44 × 2,023.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.15x = 8,633,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,856.52/2,840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.93

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