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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.19, 4,265.40 and 2,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.19, 4,265.40 and 2,152.29 is: 3,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.19 : 4,265.40 = 2,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.19/4,265.40 = 2,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.19x = 4,265.40 × 2,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.19x = 9,180,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,377.77/2,846.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.50

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