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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.09, 3,983.51 and 2,844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.09, 3,983.51 and 2,844.89 is: 3,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.09 : 3,983.51 = 2,844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.09/3,983.51 = 2,844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.09x = 3,983.51 × 2,844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.09x = 11,332,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,332,647.76/2,888.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.92

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