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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.02, 4,278.00 and 2,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.02, 4,278.00 and 2,157.48 is: 3,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.02 : 4,278.00 = 2,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.02/4,278.00 = 2,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.02x = 4,278.00 × 2,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.02x = 9,229,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,691.49/2,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.33

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