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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.30, 4,339.71 and 2,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.30, 4,339.71 and 2,244.42 is: 3,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.30 : 4,339.71 = 2,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.30/4,339.71 = 2,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.30x = 4,339.71 × 2,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.30x = 9,740,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,131.92/2,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.12

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