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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.06, 4,075.56 and 2,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.06, 4,075.56 and 2,287.68 is: 3,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.06 : 4,075.56 = 2,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.06/4,075.56 = 2,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.06x = 4,075.56 × 2,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.06x = 9,323,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323,577.10/2,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.33

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