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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.64, 4,269.08 and 2,152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.64, 4,269.08 and 2,152.18 is: 3,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.64 : 4,269.08 = 2,152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.64/4,269.08 = 2,152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.64x = 4,269.08 × 2,152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.64x = 9,187,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,817.83/2,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.87

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