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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.02, 4,228.08 and 2,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.02, 4,228.08 and 2,305.24 is: 3,453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.02 : 4,228.08 = 2,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.02/4,228.08 = 2,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.02x = 4,228.08 × 2,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.02x = 9,746,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,739.14/2,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.82

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