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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.98, 3,833.22 and 2,114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.98, 3,833.22 and 2,114.38 is: 2,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.98 : 3,833.22 = 2,114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.98/3,833.22 = 2,114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.98x = 3,833.22 × 2,114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.98x = 8,104,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,883.70/2,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.50

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