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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.28, 4,316.00 and 2,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.28, 4,316.00 and 2,540.97 is: 3,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.28 : 4,316.00 = 2,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.28/4,316.00 = 2,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.28x = 4,316.00 × 2,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.28x = 10,966,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966,813.82/2,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.07

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