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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.64, 4,224.20 and 2,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.64, 4,224.20 and 2,251.16 is: 3,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.64 : 4,224.20 = 2,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.64/4,224.20 = 2,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.64x = 4,224.20 × 2,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.64x = 9,509,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509,350.07/2,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.00

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