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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.38, 4,346.01 and 2,133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.38, 4,346.01 and 2,133.18 is: 3,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.38 : 4,346.01 = 2,133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.38/4,346.01 = 2,133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.38x = 4,346.01 × 2,133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.38x = 9,270,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270,821.61/2,896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.83

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