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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.13, 4,270.01 and 2,066.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.13, 4,270.01 and 2,066.91 is: 3,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.13 : 4,270.01 = 2,066.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.13/4,270.01 = 2,066.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.13x = 4,270.01 × 2,066.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.13x = 8,825,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,716.03/2,846.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.95

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