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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.22, 4,293.56 and 2,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.22, 4,293.56 and 2,248.66 is: 3,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.22 : 4,293.56 = 2,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.22/4,293.56 = 2,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.22x = 4,293.56 × 2,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.22x = 9,654,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654,756.63/2,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.94

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