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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.27, 4,261.55 and 2,296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.27, 4,261.55 and 2,296.71 is: 3,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.27 : 4,261.55 = 2,296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.27/4,261.55 = 2,296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.27x = 4,261.55 × 2,296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.27x = 9,787,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,787,533.02/2,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.14

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