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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.80, 4,266.37 and 2,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.80, 4,266.37 and 2,023.21 is: 3,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.80 : 4,266.37 = 2,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.80/4,266.37 = 2,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.80x = 4,266.37 × 2,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.80x = 8,631,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,770.31/2,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.96

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