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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.41, 4,296.85 and 2,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.41, 4,296.85 and 2,705.13 is: 4,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.41 : 4,296.85 = 2,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.41/4,296.85 = 2,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.41x = 4,296.85 × 2,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.41x = 11,623,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,623,531.08/2,884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.78

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