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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.56, 4,329.84 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.56, 4,329.84 and 2,273.52 is: 3,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.56 : 4,329.84 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.56/4,329.84 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.56x = 4,329.84 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.56x = 9,843,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,977.84/2,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.28

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