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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.66, 4,335.94 and 2,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.66, 4,335.94 and 2,237.14 is: 3,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.66 : 4,335.94 = 2,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.66/4,335.94 = 2,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.66x = 4,335.94 × 2,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.66x = 9,700,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,100.44/2,893.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.19

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