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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.13, 4,271.68 and 2,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.13, 4,271.68 and 2,023.93 is: 3,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.13 : 4,271.68 = 2,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.13/4,271.68 = 2,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.13x = 4,271.68 × 2,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.13x = 8,645,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,554.88/2,850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.39

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