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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.28, 4,583.52 and 2,853.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.28, 4,583.52 and 2,853.45 is: 4,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.28 : 4,583.52 = 2,853.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.28/4,583.52 = 2,853.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.28x = 4,583.52 × 2,853.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.28x = 13,078,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,845.14/3,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.75

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