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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.08, 4,348.55 and 2,602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.08, 4,348.55 and 2,602.58 is: 3,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.08 : 4,348.55 = 2,602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.08/4,348.55 = 2,602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.08x = 4,348.55 × 2,602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.08x = 11,317,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317,458.48/2,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.72

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