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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.01, 4,249.40 and 2,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.01, 4,249.40 and 2,422.89 is: 3,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.01 : 4,249.40 = 2,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.01/4,249.40 = 2,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.01x = 4,249.40 × 2,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.01x = 10,295,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295,816.65/2,835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.67

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