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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.18, 4,230.69 and 2,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.18, 4,230.69 and 2,314.22 is: 3,455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.18 : 4,230.69 = 2,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.18/4,230.69 = 2,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.18x = 4,230.69 × 2,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.18x = 9,790,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,726.26/2,833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.74

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