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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.64, 4,234 and 2,295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.64, 4,234 and 2,295.97 is: 3,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.64 : 4,234 = 2,295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.64/4,234 = 2,295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.64x = 4,234 × 2,295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.64x = 9,721,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,136.98/2,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.33

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