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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.56, 3,931.38 and 2,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.56, 3,931.38 and 2,291.28 is: 3,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.56 : 3,931.38 = 2,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.56/3,931.38 = 2,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.56x = 3,931.38 × 2,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.56x = 9,007,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007,892.37/2,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.26

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