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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.21, 5,422.82 and 2,889.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.21, 5,422.82 and 2,889.41 is: 4,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.21 : 5,422.82 = 2,889.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.21/5,422.82 = 2,889.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.21x = 5,422.82 × 2,889.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.21x = 15,668,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,708.78/3,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.11

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