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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.68, 4,324.44 and 2,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.68, 4,324.44 and 2,363.60 is: 3,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.68 : 4,324.44 = 2,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.68/4,324.44 = 2,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.68x = 4,324.44 × 2,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.68x = 10,221,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,246.38/2,889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.16

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