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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.25, 4,335.32 and 2,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.25, 4,335.32 and 2,236.73 is: 3,351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.25 : 4,335.32 = 2,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.25/4,335.32 = 2,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.25x = 4,335.32 × 2,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.25x = 9,696,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,907.44/2,893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.57

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