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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.37, 4,017.86 and 2,336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.37, 4,017.86 and 2,336.97 is: 3,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.37 : 4,017.86 = 2,336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.37/4,017.86 = 2,336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.37x = 4,017.86 × 2,336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.37x = 9,389,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,618.28/2,910.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.26

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