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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,662.88, 5,489.28 and 2,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,662.88, 5,489.28 and 2,842.08 is: 4,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,662.88 : 5,489.28 = 2,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,662.88/5,489.28 = 2,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,662.88x = 5,489.28 × 2,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,662.88x = 15,600,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,972.90/3,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.21

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