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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.08, 4,101.12 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.08, 4,101.12 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.08 : 4,101.12 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.08/4,101.12 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.08x = 4,101.12 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.08x = 9,212,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,755.97/2,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.60

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