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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.52, 3,943.44 and 2,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.52, 3,943.44 and 2,227.98 is: 3,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.52 : 3,943.44 = 2,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.52/3,943.44 = 2,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.52x = 3,943.44 × 2,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.52x = 8,785,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,905.45/2,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.59

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