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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.64, 4,353.33 and 2,128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.64, 4,353.33 and 2,128.44 is: 3,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.64 : 4,353.33 = 2,128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.64/4,353.33 = 2,128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.64x = 4,353.33 × 2,128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.64x = 9,265,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,801.71/2,891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.34

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