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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.62, 4,218.39 and 2,267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.62, 4,218.39 and 2,267.99 is: 3,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.62 : 4,218.39 = 2,267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.62/4,218.39 = 2,267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.62x = 4,218.39 × 2,267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.62x = 9,567,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,266.34/2,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.55

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