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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.81, 3,978.96 and 2,410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.81, 3,978.96 and 2,410.22 is: 3,326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.81 : 3,978.96 = 2,410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.81/3,978.96 = 2,410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.81x = 3,978.96 × 2,410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.81x = 9,590,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590,168.97/2,882.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.67

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