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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.28, 4,453.96 and 2,788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.28, 4,453.96 and 2,788.88 is: 4,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.28 : 4,453.96 = 2,788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.28/4,453.96 = 2,788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.28x = 4,453.96 × 2,788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.28x = 12,421,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,559.96/2,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.36

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