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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.02, 4,268.64 and 2,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.02, 4,268.64 and 2,301.46 is: 3,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.02 : 4,268.64 = 2,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.02/4,268.64 = 2,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.02x = 4,268.64 × 2,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.02x = 9,824,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,104.21/2,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.24

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