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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.45, 4,263.03 and 2,193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.45, 4,263.03 and 2,193.82 is: 3,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.45 : 4,263.03 = 2,193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.45/4,263.03 = 2,193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.45x = 4,263.03 × 2,193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.45x = 9,352,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,309.82/2,844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.91

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