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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.18, 3,966.89 and 2,208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.18, 3,966.89 and 2,208.84 is: 3,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.18 : 3,966.89 = 2,208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.18/3,966.89 = 2,208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.18x = 3,966.89 × 2,208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.18x = 8,762,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,214.26/2,873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.66

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