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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.94, 3,127.37 and 2,289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.94, 3,127.37 and 2,289.65 is: 3,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.94 : 3,127.37 = 2,289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.94/3,127.37 = 2,289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.94x = 3,127.37 × 2,289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.94x = 7,160,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,582.72/2,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.44

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