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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.32, 3,713.16 and 2,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.32, 3,713.16 and 2,247.44 is: 3,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.32 : 3,713.16 = 2,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.32/3,713.16 = 2,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.32x = 3,713.16 × 2,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.32x = 8,345,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,345,104.31/2,690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.90

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