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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.12, 3,955.97 and 2,288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.12, 3,955.97 and 2,288.63 is: 3,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.12 : 3,955.97 = 2,288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.12/3,955.97 = 2,288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.12x = 3,955.97 × 2,288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.12x = 9,053,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,767.23/2,879.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.63

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