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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.88, 4,258.62 and 2,258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.88, 4,258.62 and 2,258.84 is: 3,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.88 : 4,258.62 = 2,258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.88/4,258.62 = 2,258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.88x = 4,258.62 × 2,258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.88x = 9,619,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,541.20/2,842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.73

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