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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.48, 4,248.73 and 2,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.48, 4,248.73 and 2,225.72 is: 3,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.48 : 4,248.73 = 2,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.48/4,248.73 = 2,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.48x = 4,248.73 × 2,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.48x = 9,456,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,483.34/2,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.67

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