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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.96, 4,255.80 and 2,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.96, 4,255.80 and 2,537.68 is: 3,798.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.96 : 4,255.80 = 2,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.96/4,255.80 = 2,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.96x = 4,255.80 × 2,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.96x = 10,799,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,858.54/2,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.81

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