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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.43, 4,983.73 and 2,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.43, 4,983.73 and 2,088.15 is: 3,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.43 : 4,983.73 = 2,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.43/4,983.73 = 2,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.43x = 4,983.73 × 2,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.43x = 10,406,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,406,751.89/3,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.27

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