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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.63, 4,297.22 and 2,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.63, 4,297.22 and 2,810.64 is: 4,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.63 : 4,297.22 = 2,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.63/4,297.22 = 2,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.63x = 4,297.22 × 2,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.63x = 12,077,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077,945.45/2,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.43

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