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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.22, 4,098.33 and 2,187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.22, 4,098.33 and 2,187.83 is: 3,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.22 : 4,098.33 = 2,187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.22/4,098.33 = 2,187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.22x = 4,098.33 × 2,187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.22x = 8,966,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,459.57/2,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.75

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