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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.74, 4,336.06 and 2,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.74, 4,336.06 and 2,237.22 is: 3,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.74 : 4,336.06 = 2,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.74/4,336.06 = 2,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.74x = 4,336.06 × 2,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.74x = 9,700,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,720.15/2,893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.31

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