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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.77, 4,227.83 and 2,128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.77, 4,227.83 and 2,128.34 is: 3,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.77 : 4,227.83 = 2,128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.77/4,227.83 = 2,128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.77x = 4,227.83 × 2,128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.77x = 8,998,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,227.92/2,823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.61

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