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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.78, 4,267.53 and 2,634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.78, 4,267.53 and 2,634.78 is: 3,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.78 : 4,267.53 = 2,634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.78/4,267.53 = 2,634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.78x = 4,267.53 × 2,634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.78x = 11,244,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,002.69/2,850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.18

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