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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.28, 3,893.36 and 1,642.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.28, 3,893.36 and 1,642.42 is: 2,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.28 : 3,893.36 = 1,642.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.28/3,893.36 = 1,642.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.28x = 3,893.36 × 1,642.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.28x = 6,394,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,532.33/2,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.54

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