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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.11, 4,256.15 and 2,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.11, 4,256.15 and 2,458.65 is: 3,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.11 : 4,256.15 = 2,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.11/4,256.15 = 2,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.11x = 4,256.15 × 2,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.11x = 10,464,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,386.86/2,844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.32

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