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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.67, 4,092.26 and 2,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.67, 4,092.26 and 2,245.38 is: 3,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.67 : 4,092.26 = 2,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.67/4,092.26 = 2,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.67x = 4,092.26 × 2,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.67x = 9,188,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188,678.76/2,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.16

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