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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.02, 4,249.17 and 2,288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.02, 4,249.17 and 2,288.46 is: 3,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.02 : 4,249.17 = 2,288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.02/4,249.17 = 2,288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.02x = 4,249.17 × 2,288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.02x = 9,724,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724,055.58/2,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.77

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