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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.95, 4,307.76 and 2,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.95, 4,307.76 and 2,293.29 is: 3,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.95 : 4,307.76 = 2,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.95/4,307.76 = 2,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.95x = 4,307.76 × 2,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.95x = 9,878,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878,942.93/2,884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.30

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