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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916, 4,354.56 and 2,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916, 4,354.56 and 2,366.82 is: 3,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916 : 4,354.56 = 2,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916/4,354.56 = 2,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916x = 4,354.56 × 2,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916x = 10,306,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,459.70/2,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.45

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