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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.15, 4,241.97 and 2,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.15, 4,241.97 and 2,438.17 is: 3,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.15 : 4,241.97 = 2,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.15/4,241.97 = 2,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.15x = 4,241.97 × 2,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.15x = 10,342,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,633.39/2,825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.92

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