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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.83, 4,236.45 and 2,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.83, 4,236.45 and 2,440.41 is: 3,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.83 : 4,236.45 = 2,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.83/4,236.45 = 2,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.83x = 4,236.45 × 2,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.83x = 10,338,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,338,674.94/2,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.63

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