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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.56, 4,105.49 and 2,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.56, 4,105.49 and 2,326.32 is: 3,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.56 : 4,105.49 = 2,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.56/4,105.49 = 2,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.56x = 4,105.49 × 2,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.56x = 9,550,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,671.87/2,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.58

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