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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.02, 4,252.17 and 2,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.02, 4,252.17 and 2,290.46 is: 3,431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.02 : 4,252.17 = 2,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.02/4,252.17 = 2,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.02x = 4,252.17 × 2,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.02x = 9,739,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,425.30/2,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.77

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