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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.78, 4,317.25 and 2,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.78, 4,317.25 and 2,193.16 is: 3,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.78 : 4,317.25 = 2,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.78/4,317.25 = 2,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.78x = 4,317.25 × 2,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.78x = 9,468,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,420.01/2,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.34

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