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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.27, 4,328.10 and 2,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.27, 4,328.10 and 2,008.80 is: 3,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.27 : 4,328.10 = 2,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.27/4,328.10 = 2,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.27x = 4,328.10 × 2,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.27x = 8,694,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,287.28/2,889.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.16

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