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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.43, 4,325.27 and 2,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.43, 4,325.27 and 2,304.28 is: 3,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.43 : 4,325.27 = 2,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.43/4,325.27 = 2,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.43x = 4,325.27 × 2,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.43x = 9,966,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966,627.04/2,888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.54

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