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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.70, 4,256.75 and 2,405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.70, 4,256.75 and 2,405.30 is: 3,601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.70 : 4,256.75 = 2,405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.70/4,256.75 = 2,405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.70x = 4,256.75 × 2,405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.70x = 10,238,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,238,745.50/2,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.77

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