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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.94, 4,696.26 and 2,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.94, 4,696.26 and 2,287.14 is: 3,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.94 : 4,696.26 = 2,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.94/4,696.26 = 2,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.94x = 4,696.26 × 2,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.94x = 10,741,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,741,004.10/3,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.54

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