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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.27, 4,773.40 and 2,849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.27, 4,773.40 and 2,849.11 is: 4,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.27 : 4,773.40 = 2,849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.27/4,773.40 = 2,849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.27x = 4,773.40 × 2,849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.27x = 13,599,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599,922.62/3,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.97

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