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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.20, 4,332.42 and 2,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.20, 4,332.42 and 2,404.66 is: 3,607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.20 : 4,332.42 = 2,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.20/4,332.42 = 2,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.20x = 4,332.42 × 2,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.20x = 10,417,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,997.08/2,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.09

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