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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.13, 4,322.23 and 2,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.13, 4,322.23 and 2,196.54 is: 3,288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.13 : 4,322.23 = 2,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.13/4,322.23 = 2,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.13x = 4,322.23 × 2,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.13x = 9,493,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,945.59/2,887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.37

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