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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.20, 3,891.33 and 2,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.20, 3,891.33 and 2,322.96 is: 3,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.20 : 3,891.33 = 2,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.20/3,891.33 = 2,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.20x = 3,891.33 × 2,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.20x = 9,039,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,403.94/2,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.10

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