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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.16, 3,741.39 and 2,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.16, 3,741.39 and 2,273.67 is: 3,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.16 : 3,741.39 = 2,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.16/3,741.39 = 2,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.16x = 3,741.39 × 2,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.16x = 8,506,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506,686.20/2,491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.76

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