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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.30, 4,429.03 and 2,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.30, 4,429.03 and 2,336.84 is: 3,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.30 : 4,429.03 = 2,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.30/4,429.03 = 2,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.30x = 4,429.03 × 2,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.30x = 10,349,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,934.47/2,957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.79

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