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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.84, 4,514.60 and 2,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.84, 4,514.60 and 2,838.44 is: 4,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.84 : 4,514.60 = 2,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.84/4,514.60 = 2,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.84x = 4,514.60 × 2,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.84x = 12,814,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814,421.22/3,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.80

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