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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.22, 4,281.62 and 2,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.22, 4,281.62 and 2,236.80 is: 3,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.22 : 4,281.62 = 2,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.22/4,281.62 = 2,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.22x = 4,281.62 × 2,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.22x = 9,577,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,127.62/2,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.43

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