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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.90, 4,340.61 and 2,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.90, 4,340.61 and 2,317.56 is: 3,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.90 : 4,340.61 = 2,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.90/4,340.61 = 2,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.90x = 4,340.61 × 2,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.90x = 10,059,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,624.11/2,895.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.75

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