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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.91, 4,246.02 and 2,453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.91, 4,246.02 and 2,453.49 is: 3,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.91 : 4,246.02 = 2,453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.91/4,246.02 = 2,453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.91x = 4,246.02 × 2,453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.91x = 10,417,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,567.61/2,843.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.11

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