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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.90, 4,075.45 and 2,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.90, 4,075.45 and 2,243.58 is: 3,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.90 : 4,075.45 = 2,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.90/4,075.45 = 2,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.90x = 4,075.45 × 2,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.90x = 9,143,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,598.11/2,952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.48

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