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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.22, 4,218.44 and 2,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.22, 4,218.44 and 2,521.12 is: 3,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.22 : 4,218.44 = 2,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.22/4,218.44 = 2,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.22x = 4,218.44 × 2,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.22x = 10,635,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,635,193.45/2,815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.75

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