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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.01, 4,269.83 and 2,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.01, 4,269.83 and 2,066.79 is: 3,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.01 : 4,269.83 = 2,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.01/4,269.83 = 2,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.01x = 4,269.83 × 2,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.01x = 8,824,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,841.95/2,846.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.78

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