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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.53, 4,344.23 and 2,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.53, 4,344.23 and 2,238.17 is: 3,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.53 : 4,344.23 = 2,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.53/4,344.23 = 2,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.53x = 4,344.23 × 2,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.53x = 9,723,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,141.72/2,894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.15

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