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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.46, 4,307.99 and 2,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.46, 4,307.99 and 2,452.55 is: 3,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.46 : 4,307.99 = 2,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.46/4,307.99 = 2,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.46x = 4,307.99 × 2,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.46x = 10,565,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,527.07/2,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.84

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