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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.48, 4,226.96 and 2,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.48, 4,226.96 and 2,260.50 is: 3,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.48 : 4,226.96 = 2,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.48/4,226.96 = 2,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.48x = 4,226.96 × 2,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.48x = 9,555,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555,043.08/2,815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.75

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