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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.09, 4,328.78 and 2,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.09, 4,328.78 and 2,310.75 is: 3,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.09 : 4,328.78 = 2,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.09/4,328.78 = 2,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.09x = 4,328.78 × 2,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.09x = 10,002,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,716.83/2,889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.24

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