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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.40, 4,376.70 and 2,395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.40, 4,376.70 and 2,395.22 is: 3,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.40 : 4,376.70 = 2,395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.40/4,376.70 = 2,395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.40x = 4,376.70 × 2,395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.40x = 10,483,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,483,159.37/2,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.73

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