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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.69, 4,316.90 and 2,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.69, 4,316.90 and 2,363.99 is: 3,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.69 : 4,316.90 = 2,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.69/4,316.90 = 2,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.69x = 4,316.90 × 2,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.69x = 10,205,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205,075.03/2,882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.12

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