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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.71, 4,366.92 and 2,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.71, 4,366.92 and 2,294.98 is: 3,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.71 : 4,366.92 = 2,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.71/4,366.92 = 2,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.71x = 4,366.92 × 2,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.71x = 10,021,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,983.14/2,913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.59

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