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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.98, 4,326.96 and 2,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.98, 4,326.96 and 2,027.14 is: 3,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.98 : 4,326.96 = 2,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.98/4,326.96 = 2,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.98x = 4,326.96 × 2,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.98x = 8,771,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,353.69/2,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.14

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