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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.06, 4,325.09 and 2,198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.06, 4,325.09 and 2,198.25 is: 3,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.06 : 4,325.09 = 2,198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.06/4,325.09 = 2,198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.06x = 4,325.09 × 2,198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.06x = 9,507,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,618.10/2,883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.75

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