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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.38, 4,340.20 and 2,313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.38, 4,340.20 and 2,313.37 is: 3,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.38 : 4,340.20 = 2,313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.38/4,340.20 = 2,313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.38x = 4,340.20 × 2,313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.38x = 10,040,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,488.47/2,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.37

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