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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.70, 4,254.60 and 2,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.70, 4,254.60 and 2,218.10 is: 3,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.70 : 4,254.60 = 2,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.70/4,254.60 = 2,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.70x = 4,254.60 × 2,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.70x = 9,437,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437,128.26/2,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.32

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