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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.27, 4,340.43 and 2,244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.27, 4,340.43 and 2,244.81 is: 3,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.27 : 4,340.43 = 2,244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.27/4,340.43 = 2,244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.27x = 4,340.43 × 2,244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.27x = 9,743,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743,440.67/2,897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.97

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