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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.44, 4,366.50 and 2,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.44, 4,366.50 and 2,294.70 is: 3,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.44 : 4,366.50 = 2,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.44/4,366.50 = 2,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.44x = 4,366.50 × 2,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.44x = 10,019,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,785.72/2,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.17

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