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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.22, 4,241.84 and 1,509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.22, 4,241.84 and 1,509.58 is: 2,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.22 : 4,241.84 = 1,509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.22/4,241.84 = 1,509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.22x = 4,241.84 × 1,509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.22x = 6,403,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,396.83/2,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.91

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