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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.26, 4,260.66 and 2,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.26, 4,260.66 and 2,381.88 is: 3,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.26 : 4,260.66 = 2,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.26/4,260.66 = 2,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.26x = 4,260.66 × 2,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.26x = 10,148,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,380.84/2,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.77

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