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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.71, 4,368.42 and 2,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.71, 4,368.42 and 2,295.98 is: 3,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.71 : 4,368.42 = 2,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.71/4,368.42 = 2,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.71x = 4,368.42 × 2,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.71x = 10,029,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,804.95/2,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.10

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