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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.63, 4,337.57 and 2,311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.63, 4,337.57 and 2,311.62 is: 3,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.63 : 4,337.57 = 2,311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.63/4,337.57 = 2,311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.63x = 4,337.57 × 2,311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.63x = 10,026,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,802.01/2,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.74

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