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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.22, 3,925.44 and 2,178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.22, 3,925.44 and 2,178.84 is: 3,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.22 : 3,925.44 = 2,178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.22/3,925.44 = 2,178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.22x = 3,925.44 × 2,178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.22x = 8,552,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,905.69/2,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.18

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