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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.94, 4,263.68 and 2,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.94, 4,263.68 and 2,387.24 is: 3,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.94 : 4,263.68 = 2,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.94/4,263.68 = 2,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.94x = 4,263.68 × 2,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.94x = 10,178,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,394.19/2,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.70

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