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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.14, 4,074.21 and 2,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.14, 4,074.21 and 2,341.98 is: 3,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.14 : 4,074.21 = 2,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.14/4,074.21 = 2,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.14x = 4,074.21 × 2,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.14x = 9,541,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541,718.34/2,722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.23

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