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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.85, 4,321.77 and 2,446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.85, 4,321.77 and 2,446.93 is: 3,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.85 : 4,321.77 = 2,446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.85/4,321.77 = 2,446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.85x = 4,321.77 × 2,446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.85x = 10,575,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575,068.67/2,882.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.27

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