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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.70, 4,263.04 and 1,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.70, 4,263.04 and 1,362.12 is: 2,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.70 : 4,263.04 = 1,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.70/4,263.04 = 1,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.70x = 4,263.04 × 1,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.70x = 5,806,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,772.04/2,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.98

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