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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.08, 4,371.97 and 2,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.08, 4,371.97 and 2,298.35 is: 3,444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.08 : 4,371.97 = 2,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.08/4,371.97 = 2,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.08x = 4,371.97 × 2,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.08x = 10,048,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048,289.64/2,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.64

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