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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.46, 4,226.90 and 2,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.46, 4,226.90 and 2,362.18 is: 3,538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.46 : 4,226.90 = 2,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.46/4,226.90 = 2,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.46x = 4,226.90 × 2,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.46x = 9,984,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,698.64/2,821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.84

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