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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.55, 4,238.32 and 2,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.55, 4,238.32 and 2,209.77 is: 3,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.55 : 4,238.32 = 2,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.55/4,238.32 = 2,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.55x = 4,238.32 × 2,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.55x = 9,365,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,365,680.15/2,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.65

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