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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.28, 3,395.35 and 1,746.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.28, 3,395.35 and 1,746.93 is: 2,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.28 : 3,395.35 = 1,746.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.28/3,395.35 = 1,746.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.28x = 3,395.35 × 1,746.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.28x = 5,931,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,438.78/2,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.95

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