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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.83, 4,193.62 and 2,163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.83, 4,193.62 and 2,163.37 is: 3,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.83 : 4,193.62 = 2,163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.83/4,193.62 = 2,163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.83x = 4,193.62 × 2,163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.83x = 9,072,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,335.81/2,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.79

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