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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.92, 4,337.36 and 2,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.92, 4,337.36 and 2,201.52 is: 3,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.92 : 4,337.36 = 2,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.92/4,337.36 = 2,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.92x = 4,337.36 × 2,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.92x = 9,548,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,784.79/2,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.32

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