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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.77, 4,396.62 and 2,285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.77, 4,396.62 and 2,285.53 is: 3,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.77 : 4,396.62 = 2,285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.77/4,396.62 = 2,285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.77x = 4,396.62 × 2,285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.77x = 10,048,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048,606.91/2,936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.65

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