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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.46, 4,372.26 and 2,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.46, 4,372.26 and 2,265.22 is: 3,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.46 : 4,372.26 = 2,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.46/4,372.26 = 2,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.46x = 4,372.26 × 2,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.46x = 9,904,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,904,130.80/2,916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.94

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