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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.82, 4,244.61 and 2,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.82, 4,244.61 and 2,001.20 is: 3,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.82 : 4,244.61 = 2,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.82/4,244.61 = 2,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.82x = 4,244.61 × 2,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.82x = 8,494,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,292.31/2,828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.77

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