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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.43, 3,982.42 and 2,410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.43, 3,982.42 and 2,410.09 is: 3,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.43 : 3,982.42 = 2,410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.43/3,982.42 = 2,410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.43x = 3,982.42 × 2,410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.43x = 9,597,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597,990.62/2,888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.91

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