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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.16, 4,266.50 and 2,102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.16, 4,266.50 and 2,102.58 is: 3,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.16 : 4,266.50 = 2,102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.16/4,266.50 = 2,102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.16x = 4,266.50 × 2,102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.16x = 8,970,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970,647.06/2,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.84

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