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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.49, 4,259.58 and 2,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.49, 4,259.58 and 2,224.30 is: 3,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.49 : 4,259.58 = 2,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.49/4,259.58 = 2,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.49x = 4,259.58 × 2,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.49x = 9,474,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,583.79/2,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.03

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