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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.30, 4,268.15 and 2,196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.30, 4,268.15 and 2,196.90 is: 3,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.30 : 4,268.15 = 2,196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.30/4,268.15 = 2,196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.30x = 4,268.15 × 2,196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.30x = 9,376,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,698.74/2,843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.82

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