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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.98, 4,239.33 and 2,210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.98, 4,239.33 and 2,210.79 is: 3,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.98 : 4,239.33 = 2,210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.98/4,239.33 = 2,210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.98x = 4,239.33 × 2,210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.98x = 9,372,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,268.37/2,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.78

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