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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.25, 4,221.30 and 2,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.25, 4,221.30 and 2,297.11 is: 3,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.25 : 4,221.30 = 2,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.25/4,221.30 = 2,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.25x = 4,221.30 × 2,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.25x = 9,696,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,790.44/2,819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.49

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