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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.16, 4,302.90 and 2,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.16, 4,302.90 and 2,296.92 is: 3,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.16 : 4,302.90 = 2,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.16/4,302.90 = 2,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.16x = 4,302.90 × 2,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.16x = 9,883,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,417.07/2,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.11

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