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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.39, 4,325.00 and 2,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.39, 4,325.00 and 2,188.82 is: 3,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.39 : 4,325.00 = 2,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.39/4,325.00 = 2,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.39x = 4,325.00 × 2,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.39x = 9,466,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466,646.37/2,882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.31

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