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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.12, 4,324.68 and 2,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.12, 4,324.68 and 2,062.99 is: 3,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.12 : 4,324.68 = 2,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.12/4,324.68 = 2,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.12x = 4,324.68 × 2,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.12x = 8,921,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,761.28/2,883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.49

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