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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.45, 4,267.53 and 2,196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.45, 4,267.53 and 2,196.81 is: 3,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.45 : 4,267.53 = 2,196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.45/4,267.53 = 2,196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.45x = 4,267.53 × 2,196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.45x = 9,374,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,952.58/2,847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.40

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