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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.76, 4,211.46 and 2,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.76, 4,211.46 and 2,288.88 is: 3,447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.76 : 4,211.46 = 2,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.76/4,211.46 = 2,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.76x = 4,211.46 × 2,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.76x = 9,639,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,639,526.56/2,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.91

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