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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.31, 4,366.32 and 2,294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.31, 4,366.32 and 2,294.57 is: 3,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.31 : 4,366.32 = 2,294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.31/4,366.32 = 2,294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.31x = 4,366.32 × 2,294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.31x = 10,018,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,815.41/2,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.98

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