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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.32, 4,233.08 and 2,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.32, 4,233.08 and 2,001.92 is: 3,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.32 : 4,233.08 = 2,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.32/4,233.08 = 2,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.32x = 4,233.08 × 2,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.32x = 8,474,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,287.51/2,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.79

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