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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.47, 3,888.52 and 2,314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.47, 3,888.52 and 2,314.47 is: 3,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.47 : 3,888.52 = 2,314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.47/3,888.52 = 2,314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.47x = 3,888.52 × 2,314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.47x = 8,999,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,862.88/2,820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.91

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