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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.88, 4,273.32 and 2,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.88, 4,273.32 and 2,598.32 is: 3,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.88 : 4,273.32 = 2,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.88/4,273.32 = 2,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.88x = 4,273.32 × 2,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.88x = 11,103,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103,452.82/2,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.48

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