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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.54, 4,273.83 and 2,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.54, 4,273.83 and 2,565.18 is: 3,841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.54 : 4,273.83 = 2,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.54/4,273.83 = 2,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.54x = 4,273.83 × 2,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.54x = 10,963,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,963,143.24/2,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.94

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