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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.56, 4,242.30 and 2,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.56, 4,242.30 and 2,240.92 is: 3,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.56 : 4,242.30 = 2,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.56/4,242.30 = 2,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.56x = 4,242.30 × 2,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.56x = 9,506,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,506,654.92/2,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.52

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