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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.89, 4,325.93 and 2,193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.89, 4,325.93 and 2,193.85 is: 3,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.89 : 4,325.93 = 2,193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.89/4,325.93 = 2,193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.89x = 4,325.93 × 2,193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.89x = 9,490,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,490,441.53/2,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.99

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