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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.15, 4,369.06 and 2,296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.15, 4,369.06 and 2,296.41 is: 3,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.15 : 4,369.06 = 2,296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.15/4,369.06 = 2,296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.15x = 4,369.06 × 2,296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.15x = 10,033,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033,158.31/2,915.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.73

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