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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.36, 4,994.29 and 2,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.36, 4,994.29 and 2,888.68 is: 4,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.36 : 4,994.29 = 2,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.36/4,994.29 = 2,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.36x = 4,994.29 × 2,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.36x = 14,426,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,905.64/3,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.22

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