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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.22, 3,843.33 and 2,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.22, 3,843.33 and 2,017.29 is: 3,025.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.22 : 3,843.33 = 2,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.22/3,843.33 = 2,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.22x = 3,843.33 × 2,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.22x = 7,753,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,111.18/2,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.94

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