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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.22, 3,904.73 and 2,356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.22, 3,904.73 and 2,356.45 is: 3,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.22 : 3,904.73 = 2,356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.22/3,904.73 = 2,356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.22x = 3,904.73 × 2,356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.22x = 9,201,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,301.01/2,829.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.24

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