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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.26, 4,020.94 and 2,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.26, 4,020.94 and 2,383.17 is: 3,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.26 : 4,020.94 = 2,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.26/4,020.94 = 2,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.26x = 4,020.94 × 2,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.26x = 9,582,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,583.58/2,916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.92

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