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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.81, 4,372.25 and 2,333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.81, 4,372.25 and 2,333.51 is: 3,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.81 : 4,372.25 = 2,333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.81/4,372.25 = 2,333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.81x = 4,372.25 × 2,333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.81x = 10,202,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,689.10/2,914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.29

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