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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.27, 4,269.18 and 2,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.27, 4,269.18 and 2,023.48 is: 3,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.27 : 4,269.18 = 2,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.27/4,269.18 = 2,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.27x = 4,269.18 × 2,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.27x = 8,638,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,579.00/2,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.86

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