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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.26, 4,265.16 and 2,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.26, 4,265.16 and 2,384.88 is: 3,571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.26 : 4,265.16 = 2,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.26/4,265.16 = 2,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.26x = 4,265.16 × 2,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.26x = 10,171,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171,894.78/2,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.27

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