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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.68, 4,238.33 and 2,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.68, 4,238.33 and 2,215.49 is: 3,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.68 : 4,238.33 = 2,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.68/4,238.33 = 2,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.68x = 4,238.33 × 2,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.68x = 9,389,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,945.46/2,830.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.20

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