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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.85, 4,337.70 and 2,276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.85, 4,337.70 and 2,276.61 is: 3,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.85 : 4,337.70 = 2,276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.85/4,337.70 = 2,276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.85x = 4,337.70 × 2,276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.85x = 9,875,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875,251.20/2,895.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.14

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