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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.32, 4,326.90 and 2,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.32, 4,326.90 and 2,235 is: 3,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.32 : 4,326.90 = 2,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.32/4,326.90 = 2,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.32x = 4,326.90 × 2,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.32x = 9,670,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,621.50/2,887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.34

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