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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.80, 4,367.22 and 2,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.80, 4,367.22 and 2,261.40 is: 3,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.80 : 4,367.22 = 2,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.80/4,367.22 = 2,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.80x = 4,367.22 × 2,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.80x = 9,876,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876,031.31/2,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.07

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