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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.22, 4,217.16 and 2,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.22, 4,217.16 and 2,357.57 is: 3,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.22 : 4,217.16 = 2,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.22/4,217.16 = 2,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.22x = 4,217.16 × 2,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.22x = 9,942,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,249.90/2,815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.61

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