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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.22, 4,213.89 and 2,290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.22, 4,213.89 and 2,290.79 is: 3,428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.22 : 4,213.89 = 2,290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.22/4,213.89 = 2,290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.22x = 4,213.89 × 2,290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.22x = 9,653,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653,116.00/2,815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.91

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