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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.27, 4,052.98 and 2,828.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.27, 4,052.98 and 2,828.17 is: 3,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.27 : 4,052.98 = 2,828.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.27/4,052.98 = 2,828.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.27x = 4,052.98 × 2,828.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.27x = 11,462,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,516.45/2,933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.76

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