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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.44, 4,476.76 and 2,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.44, 4,476.76 and 2,292.16 is: 3,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.44 : 4,476.76 = 2,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.44/4,476.76 = 2,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.44x = 4,476.76 × 2,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.44x = 10,261,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,450.20/2,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.32

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