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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.04, 4,293.08 and 2,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.04, 4,293.08 and 2,283.41 is: 3,409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.04 : 4,293.08 = 2,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.04/4,293.08 = 2,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.04x = 4,293.08 × 2,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.04x = 9,802,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802,861.80/2,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.64

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