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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.85, 3,981.91 and 2,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.85, 3,981.91 and 2,258.26 is: 3,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.85 : 3,981.91 = 2,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.85/3,981.91 = 2,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.85x = 3,981.91 × 2,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.85x = 8,992,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,176.79/2,888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.72

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