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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.82, 3,894.56 and 2,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.82, 3,894.56 and 2,697.22 is: 3,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.82 : 3,894.56 = 2,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.82/3,894.56 = 2,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.82x = 3,894.56 × 2,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.82x = 10,504,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504,485.12/2,821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.59

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