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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.46, 4,228.40 and 2,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.46, 4,228.40 and 2,363.18 is: 3,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.46 : 4,228.40 = 2,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.46/4,228.40 = 2,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.46x = 4,228.40 × 2,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.46x = 9,992,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,470.31/2,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.34

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