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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.75, 4,228.58 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.75, 4,228.58 and 2,297.52 is: 3,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.75 : 4,228.58 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.75/4,228.58 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.75x = 4,228.58 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.75x = 9,715,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,247.12/2,818.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.65

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