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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.51, 4,238.25 and 2,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.51, 4,238.25 and 2,245.24 is: 3,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.51 : 4,238.25 = 2,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.51/4,238.25 = 2,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.51x = 4,238.25 × 2,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.51x = 9,515,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,888.43/2,826.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.66

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