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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.82, 3,782.38 and 2,189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.82, 3,782.38 and 2,189.36 is: 3,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.82 : 3,782.38 = 2,189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.82/3,782.38 = 2,189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.82x = 3,782.38 × 2,189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.82x = 8,280,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,991.48/2,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.19

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