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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.34, 4,321.02 and 2,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.34, 4,321.02 and 2,446.44 is: 3,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.34 : 4,321.02 = 2,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.34/4,321.02 = 2,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.34x = 4,321.02 × 2,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.34x = 10,571,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,571,116.17/2,882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.55

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