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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.44, 4,268.92 and 2,390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.44, 4,268.92 and 2,390.74 is: 3,577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.44 : 4,268.92 = 2,390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.44/4,268.92 = 2,390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.44x = 4,268.92 × 2,390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.44x = 10,205,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205,877.80/2,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.95

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