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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.98, 4,254.38 and 2,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.98, 4,254.38 and 2,522.94 is: 3,764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.98 : 4,254.38 = 2,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.98/4,254.38 = 2,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.98x = 4,254.38 × 2,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.98x = 10,733,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733,545.48/2,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.86

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