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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.77, 4,343.10 and 2,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.77, 4,343.10 and 2,237.42 is: 3,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.77 : 4,343.10 = 2,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.77/4,343.10 = 2,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.77x = 4,343.10 × 2,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.77x = 9,717,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,341.76/2,893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.02

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