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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.96, 4,366.18 and 2,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.96, 4,366.18 and 2,300.84 is: 3,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.96 : 4,366.18 = 2,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.96/4,366.18 = 2,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.96x = 4,366.18 × 2,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.96x = 10,045,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,881.59/2,915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.14

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