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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.26, 4,169.22 and 2,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.26, 4,169.22 and 2,232.46 is: 3,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.26 : 4,169.22 = 2,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.26/4,169.22 = 2,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.26x = 4,169.22 × 2,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.26x = 9,307,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307,616.88/2,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.14

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