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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.09, 4,340.77 and 2,318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.09, 4,340.77 and 2,318.75 is: 3,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.09 : 4,340.77 = 2,318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.09/4,340.77 = 2,318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.09x = 4,340.77 × 2,318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.09x = 10,065,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065,160.44/2,897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.23

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