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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873, 3,966.60 and 2,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873, 3,966.60 and 2,242.44 is: 3,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873 : 3,966.60 = 2,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873/3,966.60 = 2,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873x = 3,966.60 × 2,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873x = 8,894,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894,862.50/2,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.02

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