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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.96, 4,365.80 and 2,294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.96, 4,365.80 and 2,294.22 is: 3,438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.96 : 4,365.80 = 2,294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.96/4,365.80 = 2,294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.96x = 4,365.80 × 2,294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.96x = 10,016,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,119.18/2,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.46

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