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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.94, 4,220.06 and 2,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.94, 4,220.06 and 2,038.22 is: 3,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.94 : 4,220.06 = 2,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.94/4,220.06 = 2,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.94x = 4,220.06 × 2,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.94x = 8,601,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,410.69/2,824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.81

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