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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.45, 4,232.77 and 2,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.45, 4,232.77 and 2,638.18 is: 3,956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.45 : 4,232.77 = 2,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.45/4,232.77 = 2,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.45x = 4,232.77 × 2,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.45x = 11,166,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,800.95/2,822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.42

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