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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.62, 4,230.38 and 2,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.62, 4,230.38 and 2,001.10 is: 2,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.62 : 4,230.38 = 2,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.62/4,230.38 = 2,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.62x = 4,230.38 × 2,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.62x = 8,465,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,403.41/2,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.13

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