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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.55, 4,317.71 and 2,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.55, 4,317.71 and 2,363.31 is: 3,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.55 : 4,317.71 = 2,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.55/4,317.71 = 2,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.55x = 4,317.71 × 2,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.55x = 10,204,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,075.40/2,884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.50

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