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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.85, 4,258.25 and 2,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.85, 4,258.25 and 2,224.65 is: 3,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.85 : 4,258.25 = 2,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.85/4,258.25 = 2,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.85x = 4,258.25 × 2,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.85x = 9,473,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,115.86/2,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.09

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