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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.98, 5,367.93 and 2,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.98, 5,367.93 and 2,848.30 is: 4,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.98 : 5,367.93 = 2,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.98/5,367.93 = 2,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.98x = 5,367.93 × 2,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.98x = 15,289,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,475.02/3,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.44

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