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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.26, 3,427.74 and 2,124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.26, 3,427.74 and 2,124.95 is: 3,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.26 : 3,427.74 = 2,124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.26/3,427.74 = 2,124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.26x = 3,427.74 × 2,124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.26x = 7,283,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,758.97/2,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.01

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