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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.97, 4,319.36 and 2,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.97, 4,319.36 and 2,188.94 is: 3,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.97 : 4,319.36 = 2,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.97/4,319.36 = 2,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.97x = 4,319.36 × 2,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.97x = 9,454,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,787.34/2,878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.09

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