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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.19, 4,266.90 and 2,153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.19, 4,266.90 and 2,153.29 is: 3,227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.19 : 4,266.90 = 2,153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.19/4,266.90 = 2,153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.19x = 4,266.90 × 2,153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.19x = 9,187,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,873.10/2,847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.00

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