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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.27, 4,337.43 and 2,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.27, 4,337.43 and 2,242.81 is: 3,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.27 : 4,337.43 = 2,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.27/4,337.43 = 2,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.27x = 4,337.43 × 2,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.27x = 9,728,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,031.38/2,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.97

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