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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.99, 4,268.28 and 1,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.99, 4,268.28 and 1,460.16 is: 2,188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.99 : 4,268.28 = 1,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.99/4,268.28 = 1,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.99x = 4,268.28 × 1,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.99x = 6,232,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,371.72/2,847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.34

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