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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.28, 3,392.36 and 1,744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.28, 3,392.36 and 1,744.93 is: 2,611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.28 : 3,392.36 = 1,744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.28/3,392.36 = 1,744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.28x = 3,392.36 × 1,744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.28x = 5,919,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,423.12/2,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.96

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