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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.55, 4,298.10 and 1,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.55, 4,298.10 and 1,824.28 is: 2,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.55 : 4,298.10 = 1,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.55/4,298.10 = 1,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.55x = 4,298.10 × 1,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.55x = 7,840,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,958.20/2,864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.24

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