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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.33, 4,288.65 and 2,200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.33, 4,288.65 and 2,200.33 is: 3,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.33 : 4,288.65 = 2,200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.33/4,288.65 = 2,200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.33x = 4,288.65 × 2,200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.33x = 9,436,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436,445.25/2,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.62

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