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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.50, 4,229.65 and 2,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.50, 4,229.65 and 2,002.38 is: 3,000.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.50 : 4,229.65 = 2,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.50/4,229.65 = 2,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.50x = 4,229.65 × 2,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.50x = 8,469,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,353.21/2,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.66

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