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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.70, 4,260.33 and 2,225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.70, 4,260.33 and 2,225.34 is: 3,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.70 : 4,260.33 = 2,225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.70/4,260.33 = 2,225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.70x = 4,260.33 × 2,225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.70x = 9,480,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480,682.76/2,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.97

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