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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.71, 3,440.27 and 1,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.71, 3,440.27 and 1,748.18 is: 2,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.71 : 3,440.27 = 1,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.71/3,440.27 = 1,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.71x = 3,440.27 × 1,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.71x = 6,014,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,224.18/2,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.20

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