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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.10, 4,272.21 and 2,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.10, 4,272.21 and 2,022.02 is: 3,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.10 : 4,272.21 = 2,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.10/4,272.21 = 2,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.10x = 4,272.21 × 2,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.10x = 8,638,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,494.06/2,838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.76

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