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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.73, 3,951.27 and 2,192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.73, 3,951.27 and 2,192.58 is: 3,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.73 : 3,951.27 = 2,192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.73/3,951.27 = 2,192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.73x = 3,951.27 × 2,192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.73x = 8,663,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,475.58/2,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.43

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