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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.06, 4,330.60 and 2,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.06, 4,330.60 and 2,274.02 is: 3,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.06 : 4,330.60 = 2,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.06/4,330.60 = 2,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.06x = 4,330.60 × 2,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.06x = 9,847,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,871.01/2,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.04

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