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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.77, 4,263.62 and 2,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.77, 4,263.62 and 2,221.97 is: 3,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.77 : 4,263.62 = 2,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.77/4,263.62 = 2,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.77x = 4,263.62 × 2,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.77x = 9,473,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,603.30/2,844.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.19

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