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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.32, 4,270.41 and 2,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.32, 4,270.41 and 2,233.35 is: 3,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.32 : 4,270.41 = 2,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.32/4,270.41 = 2,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.32x = 4,270.41 × 2,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.32x = 9,537,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,320.17/2,848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.40

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