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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.27, 4,257.15 and 2,450.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.27, 4,257.15 and 2,450.61 is: 3,667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.27 : 4,257.15 = 2,450.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.27/4,257.15 = 2,450.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.27x = 4,257.15 × 2,450.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.27x = 10,432,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,432,614.36/2,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.94

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