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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.01, 4,259.79 and 2,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.01, 4,259.79 and 2,224.17 is: 3,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.01 : 4,259.79 = 2,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.01/4,259.79 = 2,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.01x = 4,259.79 × 2,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.01x = 9,474,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,497.12/2,843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.56

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