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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.06, 4,422.89 and 2,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.06, 4,422.89 and 2,289.62 is: 3,429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.06 : 4,422.89 = 2,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.06/4,422.89 = 2,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.06x = 4,422.89 × 2,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.06x = 10,126,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126,726.08/2,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.23

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