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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.82, 3,895.89 and 1,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.82, 3,895.89 and 1,644.27 is: 2,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.82 : 3,895.89 = 1,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.82/3,895.89 = 1,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.82x = 3,895.89 × 1,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.82x = 6,405,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405,895.05/2,822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.32

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