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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.57, 3,983.45 and 2,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.57, 3,983.45 and 2,257.74 is: 3,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.57 : 3,983.45 = 2,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.57/3,983.45 = 2,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.57x = 3,983.45 × 2,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.57x = 8,993,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993,583.11/2,886.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.66

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