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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.56, 4,282.77 and 2,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.56, 4,282.77 and 2,033.84 is: 3,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.56 : 4,282.77 = 2,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.56/4,282.77 = 2,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.56x = 4,282.77 × 2,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.56x = 8,710,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710,468.94/2,853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.49

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