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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.28, 4,224.09 and 2,620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.28, 4,224.09 and 2,620.59 is: 3,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.28 : 4,224.09 = 2,620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.28/4,224.09 = 2,620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.28x = 4,224.09 × 2,620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.28x = 11,069,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,069,608.01/2,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.22

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