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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.72, 4,261.26 and 2,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.72, 4,261.26 and 2,287.80 is: 3,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.72 : 4,261.26 = 2,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.72/4,261.26 = 2,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.72x = 4,261.26 × 2,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.72x = 9,748,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,910.63/2,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.82

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