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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.63, 3,162.33 and 2,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.63, 3,162.33 and 2,118.18 is: 2,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.63 : 3,162.33 = 2,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.63/3,162.33 = 2,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.63x = 3,162.33 × 2,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.63x = 6,698,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,384.16/2,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.16

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