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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.64, 4,263.58 and 2,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.64, 4,263.58 and 2,148.99 is: 3,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.64 : 4,263.58 = 2,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.64/4,263.58 = 2,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.64x = 4,263.58 × 2,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.64x = 9,162,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,390.78/2,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.93

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