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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.29, 4,275.57 and 2,683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.29, 4,275.57 and 2,683.33 is: 4,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.29 : 4,275.57 = 2,683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.29/4,275.57 = 2,683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.29x = 4,275.57 × 2,683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.29x = 11,472,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,765.25/2,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.86

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