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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.64, 4,265.64 and 2,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.64, 4,265.64 and 2,112.80 is: 3,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.64 : 4,265.64 = 2,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.64/4,265.64 = 2,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.64x = 4,265.64 × 2,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.64x = 9,012,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,444.19/2,846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.99

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