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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.16, 4,318.92 and 2,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.16, 4,318.92 and 2,062.17 is: 3,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.16 : 4,318.92 = 2,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.16/4,318.92 = 2,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.16x = 4,318.92 × 2,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.16x = 8,906,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,347.26/2,882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.16

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