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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.40, 4,368.36 and 2,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.40, 4,368.36 and 2,336.06 is: 3,501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.40 : 4,368.36 = 2,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.40/4,368.36 = 2,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.40x = 4,368.36 × 2,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.40x = 10,204,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,751.06/2,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.49

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