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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.23, 4,330.71 and 2,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.23, 4,330.71 and 2,544.24 is: 3,821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.23 : 4,330.71 = 2,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.23/4,330.71 = 2,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.23x = 4,330.71 × 2,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.23x = 11,018,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,018,352.89/2,883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.54

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