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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.16, 4,273.73 and 2,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.16, 4,273.73 and 2,275.68 is: 3,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.16 : 4,273.73 = 2,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.16/4,273.73 = 2,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.16x = 4,273.73 × 2,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.16x = 9,725,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,626.21/2,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.51

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