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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.85, 4,265.75 and 2,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.85, 4,265.75 and 2,229.66 is: 3,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.85 : 4,265.75 = 2,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.85/4,265.75 = 2,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.85x = 4,265.75 × 2,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.85x = 9,511,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,161.00/2,848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.60

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