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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.16, 4,091.96 and 2,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.16, 4,091.96 and 2,295.88 is: 3,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.16 : 4,091.96 = 2,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.16/4,091.96 = 2,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.16x = 4,091.96 × 2,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.16x = 9,394,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,649.12/2,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.03

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