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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.03, 4,273.55 and 2,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.03, 4,273.55 and 2,275.55 is: 3,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.03 : 4,273.55 = 2,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.03/4,273.55 = 2,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.03x = 4,273.55 × 2,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.03x = 9,724,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724,665.32/2,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.33

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