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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.87, 3,416.73 and 2,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.87, 3,416.73 and 2,012.09 is: 3,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.87 : 3,416.73 = 2,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.87/3,416.73 = 2,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.87x = 3,416.73 × 2,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.87x = 6,874,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,751.18/2,288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.56

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