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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.20, 4,254.30 and 2,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.20, 4,254.30 and 2,259.56 is: 3,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.20 : 4,254.30 = 2,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.20/4,254.30 = 2,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.20x = 4,254.30 × 2,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.20x = 9,612,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,846.11/2,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.34

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