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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.68, 3,905.76 and 2,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.68, 3,905.76 and 2,273.12 is: 3,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.68 : 3,905.76 = 2,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.68/3,905.76 = 2,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.68x = 3,905.76 × 2,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.68x = 8,878,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878,261.17/2,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.12

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