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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.46, 4,076.22 and 2,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.46, 4,076.22 and 2,244.15 is: 3,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.46 : 4,076.22 = 2,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.46/4,076.22 = 2,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.46x = 4,076.22 × 2,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.46x = 9,147,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,642.24/2,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.26

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