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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.44, 4,823.88 and 2,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.44, 4,823.88 and 2,853.84 is: 4,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.44 : 4,823.88 = 2,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.44/4,823.88 = 2,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.44x = 4,823.88 × 2,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.44x = 13,766,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766,581.70/3,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.73

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