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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.38, 4,264.38 and 2,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.38, 4,264.38 and 2,063.16 is: 3,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.38 : 4,264.38 = 2,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.38/4,264.38 = 2,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.38x = 4,264.38 × 2,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.38x = 8,798,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798,098.24/2,842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.33

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