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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.58, 4,231.58 and 2,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.58, 4,231.58 and 2,437.16 is: 3,653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.58 : 4,231.58 = 2,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.58/4,231.58 = 2,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.58x = 4,231.58 × 2,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.58x = 10,313,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313,004.17/2,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.75

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