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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.67, 4,265.37 and 2,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.67, 4,265.37 and 2,328.44 is: 3,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.67 : 4,265.37 = 2,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.67/4,265.37 = 2,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.67x = 4,265.37 × 2,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.67x = 9,931,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,636.80/2,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.19

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