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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.25, 4,336.81 and 2,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.25, 4,336.81 and 2,237.73 is: 3,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.25 : 4,336.81 = 2,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.25/4,336.81 = 2,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.25x = 4,336.81 × 2,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.25x = 9,704,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,609.84/2,894.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.07

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