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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.10, 4,278.15 and 2,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.10, 4,278.15 and 2,414.70 is: 3,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.10 : 4,278.15 = 2,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.10/4,278.15 = 2,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.10x = 4,278.15 × 2,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.10x = 10,330,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330,448.81/2,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.05

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