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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.35, 4,332.41 and 2,545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.35, 4,332.41 and 2,545.37 is: 3,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.35 : 4,332.41 = 2,545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.35/4,332.41 = 2,545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.35x = 4,332.41 × 2,545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.35x = 11,027,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,027,552.05/2,884.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.24

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