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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.44, 4,302.18 and 2,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.44, 4,302.18 and 2,354.04 is: 3,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.44 : 4,302.18 = 2,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.44/4,302.18 = 2,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.44x = 4,302.18 × 2,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.44x = 10,127,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,127,503.81/2,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.75

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