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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.54, 4,267.07 and 2,259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.54, 4,267.07 and 2,259.99 is: 3,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.54 : 4,267.07 = 2,259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.54/4,267.07 = 2,259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.54x = 4,267.07 × 2,259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.54x = 9,643,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,643,524.23/2,846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.81

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