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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.34, 4,360.67 and 2,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.34, 4,360.67 and 2,363.22 is: 3,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.34 : 4,360.67 = 2,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.34/4,360.67 = 2,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.34x = 4,360.67 × 2,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.34x = 10,305,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305,222.56/2,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.47

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