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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.94, 4,994.44 and 2,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.94, 4,994.44 and 2,293.44 is: 3,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.94 : 4,994.44 = 2,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.94/4,994.44 = 2,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.94x = 4,994.44 × 2,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.94x = 11,454,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,454,448.47/3,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.01

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