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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.66, 4,228.70 and 2,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.66, 4,228.70 and 2,202.50 is: 3,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.66 : 4,228.70 = 2,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.66/4,228.70 = 2,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.66x = 4,228.70 × 2,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.66x = 9,313,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,711.75/2,820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.96

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