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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.88, 4,275.56 and 2,630.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.88, 4,275.56 and 2,630.04 is: 3,954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.88 : 4,275.56 = 2,630.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.88/4,275.56 = 2,630.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.88x = 4,275.56 × 2,630.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.88x = 11,244,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,893.82/2,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.07

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