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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.68, 4,268.76 and 2,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.68, 4,268.76 and 2,413.28 is: 3,613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.68 : 4,268.76 = 2,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.68/4,268.76 = 2,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.68x = 4,268.76 × 2,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.68x = 10,301,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,713.13/2,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.77

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