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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.64, 4,893.72 and 2,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.64, 4,893.72 and 2,286.08 is: 3,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.64 : 4,893.72 = 2,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.64/4,893.72 = 2,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.64x = 4,893.72 × 2,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.64x = 11,187,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187,435.42/3,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.16

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