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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.37, 4,259.37 and 2,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.37, 4,259.37 and 2,259.36 is: 3,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.37 : 4,259.37 = 2,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.37/4,259.37 = 2,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.37x = 4,259.37 × 2,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.37x = 9,623,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623,450.20/2,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.52

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