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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.73, 4,268.63 and 2,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.73, 4,268.63 and 2,292.47 is: 3,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.73 : 4,268.63 = 2,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.73/4,268.63 = 2,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.73x = 4,268.63 × 2,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.73x = 9,785,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785,706.22/2,850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.70

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