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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.08, 3,440.84 and 1,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.08, 3,440.84 and 1,906.16 is: 2,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.08 : 3,440.84 = 1,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.08/3,440.84 = 1,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.08x = 3,440.84 × 1,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.08x = 6,558,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,791.57/2,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.27

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