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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.06, 4,333.59 and 2,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.06, 4,333.59 and 2,276.03 is: 3,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.06 : 4,333.59 = 2,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.06/4,333.59 = 2,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.06x = 4,333.59 × 2,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.06x = 9,863,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,359.18/2,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.04

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