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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.50, 4,316.90 and 2,445.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.50, 4,316.90 and 2,445.39 is: 3,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.50 : 4,316.90 = 2,445.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.50/4,316.90 = 2,445.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.50x = 4,316.90 × 2,445.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.50x = 10,556,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556,491.86/2,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.18

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