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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.82, 5,834.35 and 2,738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.82, 5,834.35 and 2,738.62 is: 3,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.82 : 5,834.35 = 2,738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.82/5,834.35 = 2,738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.82x = 5,834.35 × 2,738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.82x = 15,978,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,067.60/4,228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.37

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