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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.80, 4,244.40 and 2,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.80, 4,244.40 and 2,212.20 is: 3,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.80 : 4,244.40 = 2,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.80/4,244.40 = 2,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.80x = 4,244.40 × 2,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.80x = 9,389,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,461.68/2,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.41

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