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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.16, 3,881.14 and 2,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.16, 3,881.14 and 2,188.22 is: 3,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.16 : 3,881.14 = 2,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.16/3,881.14 = 2,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.16x = 3,881.14 × 2,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.16x = 8,492,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,788.17/2,810.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.17

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