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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.48, 4,279.95 and 2,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.48, 4,279.95 and 2,024.10 is: 3,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.48 : 4,279.95 = 2,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.48/4,279.95 = 2,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.48x = 4,279.95 × 2,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.48x = 8,663,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,046.80/2,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.96

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