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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.76, 4,266.42 and 2,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.76, 4,266.42 and 2,267.56 is: 3,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.76 : 4,266.42 = 2,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.76/4,266.42 = 2,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.76x = 4,266.42 × 2,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.76x = 9,674,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,363.34/2,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.61

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