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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.08, 4,309.44 and 2,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.08, 4,309.44 and 2,294.42 is: 3,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.08 : 4,309.44 = 2,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.08/4,309.44 = 2,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.08x = 4,309.44 × 2,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.08x = 9,887,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,643.78/2,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.98

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