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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.58, 4,337.43 and 2,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.58, 4,337.43 and 2,348.29 is: 3,524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.58 : 4,337.43 = 2,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.58/4,337.43 = 2,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.58x = 4,337.43 × 2,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.58x = 10,185,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,185,543.49/2,889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.92

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