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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.56, 3,319.26 and 1,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.56, 3,319.26 and 1,846.44 is: 2,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.56 : 3,319.26 = 1,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.56/3,319.26 = 1,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.56x = 3,319.26 × 1,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.56x = 6,128,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128,814.43/2,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.01

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