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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.24, 4,096.64 and 2,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.24, 4,096.64 and 2,152.96 is: 3,225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.24 : 4,096.64 = 2,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.24/4,096.64 = 2,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.24x = 4,096.64 × 2,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.24x = 8,819,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,881.57/2,734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.72

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