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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.17, 4,264.83 and 2,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.17, 4,264.83 and 2,063.22 is: 3,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.17 : 4,264.83 = 2,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.17/4,264.83 = 2,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.17x = 4,264.83 × 2,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.17x = 8,799,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,282.55/2,845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.71

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