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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.24, 4,263.76 and 2,025.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.24, 4,263.76 and 2,025.16 is: 3,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.24 : 4,263.76 = 2,025.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.24/4,263.76 = 2,025.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.24x = 4,263.76 × 2,025.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.24x = 8,634,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,796.20/2,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.82

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