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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.03, 3,278.79 and 2,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.03, 3,278.79 and 2,133.69 is: 3,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.03 : 3,278.79 = 2,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.03/3,278.79 = 2,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.03x = 3,278.79 × 2,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.03x = 6,995,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995,930.58/2,188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.37

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