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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.67, 4,273.74 and 2,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.67, 4,273.74 and 2,538.44 is: 3,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.67 : 4,273.74 = 2,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.67/4,273.74 = 2,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.67x = 4,273.74 × 2,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.67x = 10,848,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,848,632.57/2,848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.31

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