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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.93, 3,782.57 and 2,189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.93, 3,782.57 and 2,189.49 is: 3,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.93 : 3,782.57 = 2,189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.93/3,782.57 = 2,189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.93x = 3,782.57 × 2,189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.93x = 8,281,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,899.19/2,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.40

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