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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.63, 4,285.07 and 2,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.63, 4,285.07 and 2,647.73 is: 3,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.63 : 4,285.07 = 2,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.63/4,285.07 = 2,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.63x = 4,285.07 × 2,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.63x = 11,345,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,345,673.73/2,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.06

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