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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.42, 4,321.15 and 2,338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.42, 4,321.15 and 2,338.67 is: 3,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.42 : 4,321.15 = 2,338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.42/4,321.15 = 2,338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.42x = 4,321.15 × 2,338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.42x = 10,105,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,748.83/2,885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.35

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