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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.57, 4,368.94 and 2,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.57, 4,368.94 and 2,368.82 is: 3,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.57 : 4,368.94 = 2,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.57/4,368.94 = 2,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.57x = 4,368.94 × 2,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.57x = 10,349,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,232.45/2,915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.64

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