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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.08, 4,314.88 and 2,192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.08, 4,314.88 and 2,192.75 is: 3,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.08 : 4,314.88 = 2,192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.08/4,314.88 = 2,192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.08x = 4,314.88 × 2,192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.08x = 9,461,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,453.12/2,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.58

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