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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.14, 4,333.91 and 2,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.14, 4,333.91 and 2,118.69 is: 3,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.14 : 4,333.91 = 2,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.14/4,333.91 = 2,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.14x = 4,333.91 × 2,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.14x = 9,182,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,201.18/2,889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.18

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