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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.94, 4,216.62 and 2,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.94, 4,216.62 and 2,502.48 is: 3,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.94 : 4,216.62 = 2,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.94/4,216.62 = 2,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.94x = 4,216.62 × 2,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.94x = 10,552,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,007.22/2,815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.24

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