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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.84, 3,320.76 and 1,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.84, 3,320.76 and 1,828.28 is: 2,742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.84 : 3,320.76 = 1,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.84/3,320.76 = 1,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.84x = 3,320.76 × 1,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.84x = 6,071,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071,279.09/2,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.42

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