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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.97, 4,628.88 and 2,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.97, 4,628.88 and 2,294.91 is: 3,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.97 : 4,628.88 = 2,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.97/4,628.88 = 2,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.97x = 4,628.88 × 2,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.97x = 10,622,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622,859.66/3,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.42

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