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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.60, 4,267.98 and 2,053.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.60, 4,267.98 and 2,053.71 is: 3,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.60 : 4,267.98 = 2,053.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.60/4,267.98 = 2,053.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.60x = 4,267.98 × 2,053.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.60x = 8,765,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,193.21/2,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.43

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