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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.21, 4,369.17 and 2,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.21, 4,369.17 and 2,296.47 is: 3,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.21 : 4,369.17 = 2,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.21/4,369.17 = 2,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.21x = 4,369.17 × 2,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.21x = 10,033,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033,692.83/2,915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.84

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