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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.58, 4,335.93 and 2,347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.58, 4,335.93 and 2,347.29 is: 3,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.58 : 4,335.93 = 2,347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.58/4,335.93 = 2,347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.58x = 4,335.93 × 2,347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.58x = 10,177,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,685.13/2,888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.42

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