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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.30, 4,337.55 and 2,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.30, 4,337.55 and 2,529.90 is: 3,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.30 : 4,337.55 = 2,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.30/4,337.55 = 2,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.30x = 4,337.55 × 2,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.30x = 10,973,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973,567.75/2,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.95

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