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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.24, 4,259.19 and 2,259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.24, 4,259.19 and 2,259.23 is: 3,384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.24 : 4,259.19 = 2,259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.24/4,259.19 = 2,259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.24x = 4,259.19 × 2,259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.24x = 9,622,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,489.82/2,843.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.34

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