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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.85, 4,237.82 and 2,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.85, 4,237.82 and 2,333.22 is: 3,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.85 : 4,237.82 = 2,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.85/4,237.82 = 2,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.85x = 4,237.82 × 2,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.85x = 9,887,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,771.41/2,829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.09

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