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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.02, 4,341.70 and 2,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.02, 4,341.70 and 2,279.07 is: 3,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.02 : 4,341.70 = 2,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.02/4,341.70 = 2,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.02x = 4,341.70 × 2,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.02x = 9,895,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,041.07/2,888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.24

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