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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.80, 4,259.14 and 2,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.80, 4,259.14 and 2,414.89 is: 3,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.80 : 4,259.14 = 2,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.80/4,259.14 = 2,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.80x = 4,259.14 × 2,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.80x = 10,285,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,358.88/2,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.42

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