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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.16, 4,407.84 and 2,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.16, 4,407.84 and 2,285.36 is: 3,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.16 : 4,407.84 = 2,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.16/4,407.84 = 2,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.16x = 4,407.84 × 2,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.16x = 10,073,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,501.22/2,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.52

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