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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.98, 4,244.48 and 2,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.98, 4,244.48 and 2,659.30 is: 3,968.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.98 : 4,244.48 = 2,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.98/4,244.48 = 2,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.98x = 4,244.48 × 2,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.98x = 11,287,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,346.69/2,843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.86

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