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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.16, 4,326.90 and 2,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.16, 4,326.90 and 2,312.92 is: 3,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.16 : 4,326.90 = 2,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.16/4,326.90 = 2,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.16x = 4,326.90 × 2,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.16x = 10,007,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007,773.55/2,883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.11

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