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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.51, 4,266.07 and 2,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.51, 4,266.07 and 2,064.29 is: 3,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.51 : 4,266.07 = 2,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.51/4,266.07 = 2,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.51x = 4,266.07 × 2,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.51x = 8,806,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,379.15/2,843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.02

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