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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.30, 4,309.76 and 2,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.30, 4,309.76 and 2,711.96 is: 4,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.30 : 4,309.76 = 2,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.30/4,309.76 = 2,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.30x = 4,309.76 × 2,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.30x = 11,687,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687,896.73/2,888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.64

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