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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.44, 4,232.92 and 2,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.44, 4,232.92 and 2,366.20 is: 3,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.44 : 4,232.92 = 2,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.44/4,232.92 = 2,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.44x = 4,232.92 × 2,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.44x = 10,015,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,935.30/2,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.91

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