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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.13, 4,265.93 and 2,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.13, 4,265.93 and 2,663.08 is: 3,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.13 : 4,265.93 = 2,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.13/4,265.93 = 2,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.13x = 4,265.93 × 2,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.13x = 11,360,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360,508.86/2,842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.18

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