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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.47, 4,331.09 and 2,544.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.47, 4,331.09 and 2,544.49 is: 3,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.47 : 4,331.09 = 2,544.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.47/4,331.09 = 2,544.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.47x = 4,331.09 × 2,544.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.47x = 11,020,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,020,391.64/2,883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.92

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