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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.37, 3,836.39 and 2,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.37, 3,836.39 and 2,222.04 is: 3,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.37 : 3,836.39 = 2,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.37/3,836.39 = 2,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.37x = 3,836.39 × 2,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.37x = 8,524,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,600.93/2,783.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.69

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