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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.05, 4,275.26 and 2,328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.05, 4,275.26 and 2,328.83 is: 3,488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.05 : 4,275.26 = 2,328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.05/4,275.26 = 2,328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.05x = 4,275.26 × 2,328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.05x = 9,956,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,353.75/2,854.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.50

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