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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.30, 4,268.45 and 2,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.30, 4,268.45 and 2,264.30 is: 3,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.30 : 4,268.45 = 2,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.30/4,268.45 = 2,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.30x = 4,268.45 × 2,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.30x = 9,665,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665,051.34/2,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.27

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