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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.32, 4,347.04 and 2,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.32, 4,347.04 and 2,161.76 is: 3,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.32 : 4,347.04 = 2,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.32/4,347.04 = 2,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.32x = 4,347.04 × 2,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.32x = 9,397,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,257.19/2,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.54

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