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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.06, 4,276.59 and 2,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.06, 4,276.59 and 2,022.46 is: 3,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.06 : 4,276.59 = 2,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.06/4,276.59 = 2,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.06x = 4,276.59 × 2,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.06x = 8,649,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,237.99/2,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.76

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