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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.53, 4,251.74 and 2,493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.53, 4,251.74 and 2,493.23 is: 3,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.53 : 4,251.74 = 2,493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.53/4,251.74 = 2,493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.53x = 4,251.74 × 2,493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.53x = 10,600,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,532.00/2,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.58

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