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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.38, 4,106.67 and 2,331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.38, 4,106.67 and 2,331.94 is: 3,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.38 : 4,106.67 = 2,331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.38/4,106.67 = 2,331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.38x = 4,106.67 × 2,331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.38x = 9,576,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576,508.04/2,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.14

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