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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.32, 4,408.92 and 2,290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.32, 4,408.92 and 2,290.02 is: 3,439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.32 : 4,408.92 = 2,290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.32/4,408.92 = 2,290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.32x = 4,408.92 × 2,290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.32x = 10,096,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,514.98/2,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.66

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