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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.95, 4,273.45 and 2,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.95, 4,273.45 and 2,519.96 is: 3,782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.95 : 4,273.45 = 2,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.95/4,273.45 = 2,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.95x = 4,273.45 × 2,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.95x = 10,768,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768,927.45/2,846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.62

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