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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.66, 4,242.91 and 2,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.66, 4,242.91 and 2,248.38 is: 3,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.66 : 4,242.91 = 2,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.66/4,242.91 = 2,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.66x = 4,242.91 × 2,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.66x = 9,539,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,673.99/2,829.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.31

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