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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.56, 3,438.78 and 2,033.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.56, 3,438.78 and 2,033.95 is: 3,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.56 : 3,438.78 = 2,033.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.56/3,438.78 = 2,033.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.56x = 3,438.78 × 2,033.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.56x = 6,994,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994,306.58/2,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.21

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