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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.04, 3,896.10 and 2,234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.04, 3,896.10 and 2,234.54 is: 3,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.04 : 3,896.10 = 2,234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.04/3,896.10 = 2,234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.04x = 3,896.10 × 2,234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.04x = 8,705,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,991.29/2,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.72

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