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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.98, 4,333.05 and 2,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.98, 4,333.05 and 2,163.66 is: 3,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.98 : 4,333.05 = 2,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.98/4,333.05 = 2,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.98x = 4,333.05 × 2,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.98x = 9,375,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375,246.96/2,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.30

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