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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.55, 4,298.97 and 2,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.55, 4,298.97 and 2,433.44 is: 3,653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.55 : 4,298.97 = 2,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.55/4,298.97 = 2,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.55x = 4,298.97 × 2,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.55x = 10,461,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,461,305.43/2,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.26

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