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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.02, 4,256.67 and 2,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.02, 4,256.67 and 2,293.46 is: 3,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.02 : 4,256.67 = 2,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.02/4,256.67 = 2,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.02x = 4,256.67 × 2,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.02x = 9,762,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,502.38/2,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.27

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