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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.93, 4,349.70 and 2,289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.93, 4,349.70 and 2,289.87 is: 3,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.93 : 4,349.70 = 2,289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.93/4,349.70 = 2,289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.93x = 4,349.70 × 2,289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.93x = 9,960,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960,247.54/2,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.74

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