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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.93, 3,443.97 and 1,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.93, 3,443.97 and 1,408.52 is: 2,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.93 : 3,443.97 = 1,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.93/3,443.97 = 1,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.93x = 3,443.97 × 1,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.93x = 4,850,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,883.40/2,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.82

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