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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.78, 4,213.15 and 2,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.78, 4,213.15 and 2,193 is: 3,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.78 : 4,213.15 = 2,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.78/4,213.15 = 2,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.78x = 4,213.15 × 2,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.78x = 9,239,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,437.95/2,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.48

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