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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.92, 4,375.62 and 2,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.92, 4,375.62 and 2,268.38 is: 3,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.92 : 4,375.62 = 2,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.92/4,375.62 = 2,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.92x = 4,375.62 × 2,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.92x = 9,925,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925,568.90/2,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.76

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