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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.66, 4,237.81 and 1,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.66, 4,237.81 and 1,344.23 is: 2,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.66 : 4,237.81 = 1,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.66/4,237.81 = 1,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.66x = 4,237.81 × 1,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.66x = 5,696,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,584.62/2,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.02

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