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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.34, 4,293.75 and 2,248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.34, 4,293.75 and 2,248.79 is: 3,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.34 : 4,293.75 = 2,248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.34/4,293.75 = 2,248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.34x = 4,293.75 × 2,248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.34x = 9,655,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655,720.59/2,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.13

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