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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.80, 4,330.65 and 2,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.80, 4,330.65 and 2,023.10 is: 3,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.80 : 4,330.65 = 2,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.80/4,330.65 = 2,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.80x = 4,330.65 × 2,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.80x = 8,761,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761,338.02/2,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.81

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