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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.22, 4,265.34 and 2,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.22, 4,265.34 and 2,152.32 is: 3,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.22 : 4,265.34 = 2,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.22/4,265.34 = 2,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.22x = 4,265.34 × 2,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.22x = 9,180,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,376.59/2,846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.46

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