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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.51, 4,239.75 and 2,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.51, 4,239.75 and 2,246.24 is: 3,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.51 : 4,239.75 = 2,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.51/4,239.75 = 2,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.51x = 4,239.75 × 2,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.51x = 9,523,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,496.04/2,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.16

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