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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.47, 4,023.99 and 2,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.47, 4,023.99 and 2,241.09 is: 3,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.47 : 4,023.99 = 2,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.47/4,023.99 = 2,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.47x = 4,023.99 × 2,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.47x = 9,018,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,123.75/2,914.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.26

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