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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.78, 4,264.56 and 2,408.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.78, 4,264.56 and 2,408.83 is: 3,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.78 : 4,264.56 = 2,408.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.78/4,264.56 = 2,408.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.78x = 4,264.56 × 2,408.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.78x = 10,272,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,600.06/2,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.03

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