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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.84, 4,333 and 2,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.84, 4,333 and 2,560.48 is: 3,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.84 : 4,333 = 2,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.84/4,333 = 2,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.84x = 4,333 × 2,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.84x = 11,094,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,094,559.84/2,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.02

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