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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.80, 4,231.77 and 1,522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.80, 4,231.77 and 1,522.75 is: 2,282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.80 : 4,231.77 = 1,522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.80/4,231.77 = 1,522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.80x = 4,231.77 × 1,522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.80x = 6,443,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,927.77/2,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.81

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