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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.60, 4,314.30 and 2,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.60, 4,314.30 and 2,652.20 is: 3,969.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.60 : 4,314.30 = 2,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.60/4,314.30 = 2,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.60x = 4,314.30 × 2,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.60x = 11,442,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,386.46/2,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.47

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