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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.36, 4,336.90 and 2,548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.36, 4,336.90 and 2,548.36 is: 3,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.36 : 4,336.90 = 2,548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.36/4,336.90 = 2,548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.36x = 4,336.90 × 2,548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.36x = 11,051,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051,982.48/2,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.71

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