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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.62, 5,829.57 and 2,828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.62, 5,829.57 and 2,828.82 is: 3,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.62 : 5,829.57 = 2,828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.62/5,829.57 = 2,828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.62x = 5,829.57 × 2,828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.62x = 16,490,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490,804.21/4,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.58

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