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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.59, 4,366.37 and 2,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.59, 4,366.37 and 2,267.78 is: 3,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.59 : 4,366.37 = 2,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.59/4,366.37 = 2,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.59x = 4,366.37 × 2,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.59x = 9,901,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,950.40/2,916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.05

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