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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.14, 4,249.32 and 2,212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.14, 4,249.32 and 2,212.67 is: 3,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.14 : 4,249.32 = 2,212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.14/4,249.32 = 2,212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.14x = 4,249.32 × 2,212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.14x = 9,402,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402,336.87/2,836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.19

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