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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.83, 4,314.51 and 2,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.83, 4,314.51 and 2,192.50 is: 3,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.83 : 4,314.51 = 2,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.83/4,314.51 = 2,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.83x = 4,314.51 × 2,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.83x = 9,459,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,552.39/2,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.20

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