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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.47, 4,206.75 and 2,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.47, 4,206.75 and 2,283.18 is: 3,424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.47 : 4,206.75 = 2,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.47/4,206.75 = 2,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.47x = 4,206.75 × 2,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.47x = 9,604,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,767.47/2,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.81

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