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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.50, 3,927.47 and 2,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.50, 3,927.47 and 2,210.62 is: 3,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.50 : 3,927.47 = 2,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.50/3,927.47 = 2,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.50x = 3,927.47 × 2,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.50x = 8,682,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,143.73/2,848.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.97

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