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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.64, 4,257.28 and 2,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.64, 4,257.28 and 2,293.04 is: 3,436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.64 : 4,257.28 = 2,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.64/4,257.28 = 2,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.64x = 4,257.28 × 2,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.64x = 9,762,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,113.33/2,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.59

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