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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.10, 3,893.33 and 1,642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.10, 3,893.33 and 1,642.23 is: 2,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.10 : 3,893.33 = 1,642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.10/3,893.33 = 1,642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.10x = 3,893.33 × 1,642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.10x = 6,393,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393,747.43/2,821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.41

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