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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.12, 4,236.50 and 2,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.12, 4,236.50 and 2,244.11 is: 3,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.12 : 4,236.50 = 2,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.12/4,236.50 = 2,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.12x = 4,236.50 × 2,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.12x = 9,507,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,156.44/2,828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.66

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