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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 4,243.73 and 2,213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 4,243.73 and 2,213.55 is: 3,315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 4,243.73 = 2,213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/4,243.73 = 2,213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 4,243.73 × 2,213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 9,393,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,697.47/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.89

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