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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.02, 3,891.98 and 2,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.02, 3,891.98 and 2,297.14 is: 3,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.02 : 3,891.98 = 2,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.02/3,891.98 = 2,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.02x = 3,891.98 × 2,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.02x = 8,940,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,422.94/2,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.09

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