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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.02, 4,261.20 and 2,153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.02, 4,261.20 and 2,153.02 is: 3,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.02 : 4,261.20 = 2,153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.02/4,261.20 = 2,153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.02x = 4,261.20 × 2,153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.02x = 9,174,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,448.82/2,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.61

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