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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.64, 3,987.25 and 2,210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.64, 3,987.25 and 2,210.33 is: 3,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.64 : 3,987.25 = 2,210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.64/3,987.25 = 2,210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.64x = 3,987.25 × 2,210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.64x = 8,813,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,142.73/2,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.08

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