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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.68, 4,265.76 and 2,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.68, 4,265.76 and 2,411.28 is: 3,610.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.68 : 4,265.76 = 2,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.68/4,265.76 = 2,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.68x = 4,265.76 × 2,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.68x = 10,285,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,941.77/2,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.77

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