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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.58, 3,873.78 and 2,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.58, 3,873.78 and 2,222.82 is: 3,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.58 : 3,873.78 = 2,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.58/3,873.78 = 2,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.58x = 3,873.78 × 2,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.58x = 8,610,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,715.66/2,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.23

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