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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.47, 4,296.99 and 2,492.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.47, 4,296.99 and 2,492.61 is: 3,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.47 : 4,296.99 = 2,492.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.47/4,296.99 = 2,492.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.47x = 4,296.99 × 2,492.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.47x = 10,710,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,710,720.24/2,853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.58

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