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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.25, 4,277.66 and 2,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.25, 4,277.66 and 2,329.36 is: 3,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.25 : 4,277.66 = 2,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.25/4,277.66 = 2,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.25x = 4,277.66 × 2,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.25x = 9,964,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,187.76/2,848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.35

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