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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.14, 3,932.25 and 2,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.14, 3,932.25 and 2,285.22 is: 3,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.14 : 3,932.25 = 2,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.14/3,932.25 = 2,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.14x = 3,932.25 × 2,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.14x = 8,986,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,056.35/2,635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.09

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