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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.84, 4,388.18 and 2,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.84, 4,388.18 and 2,552.99 is: 3,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.84 : 4,388.18 = 2,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.84/4,388.18 = 2,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.84x = 4,388.18 × 2,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.84x = 11,202,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,944.95/2,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.74

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