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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.74, 4,262.76 and 2,110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.74, 4,262.76 and 2,110.75 is: 3,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.74 : 4,262.76 = 2,110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.74/4,262.76 = 2,110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.74x = 4,262.76 × 2,110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.74x = 8,997,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,997,610.01/2,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.89

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