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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.59, 4,275.89 and 2,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.59, 4,275.89 and 2,277.11 is: 3,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.59 : 4,275.89 = 2,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.59/4,275.89 = 2,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.59x = 4,275.89 × 2,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.59x = 9,736,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,679.72/2,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.67

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