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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.18, 4,367.61 and 2,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.18, 4,367.61 and 2,295.44 is: 3,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.18 : 4,367.61 = 2,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.18/4,367.61 = 2,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.18x = 4,367.61 × 2,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.18x = 10,025,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,586.70/2,914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.28

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