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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.90, 4,247.03 and 2,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.90, 4,247.03 and 2,407.38 is: 3,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.90 : 4,247.03 = 2,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.90/4,247.03 = 2,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.90x = 4,247.03 × 2,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.90x = 10,224,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,203.04/2,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.87

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