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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.27, 4,406.34 and 2,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.27, 4,406.34 and 2,292.03 is: 3,431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.27 : 4,406.34 = 2,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.27/4,406.34 = 2,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.27x = 4,406.34 × 2,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.27x = 10,099,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099,463.47/2,943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.38

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