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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.01, 4,261.29 and 2,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.01, 4,261.29 and 2,225.17 is: 3,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.01 : 4,261.29 = 2,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.01/4,261.29 = 2,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.01x = 4,261.29 × 2,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.01x = 9,482,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,094.67/2,844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.06

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