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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.67, 4,264.08 and 2,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.67, 4,264.08 and 2,062.72 is: 3,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.67 : 4,264.08 = 2,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.67/4,264.08 = 2,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.67x = 4,264.08 × 2,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.67x = 8,795,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,603.10/2,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.96

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