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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.06, 4,311.36 and 2,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.06, 4,311.36 and 2,258.24 is: 3,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.06 : 4,311.36 = 2,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.06/4,311.36 = 2,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.06x = 4,311.36 × 2,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.06x = 9,736,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,064.05/2,876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.21

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