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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.28, 3,934.98 and 2,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.28, 3,934.98 and 2,260.44 is: 3,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.28 : 3,934.98 = 2,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.28/3,934.98 = 2,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.28x = 3,934.98 × 2,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.28x = 8,894,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894,786.19/2,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.48

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