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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.94, 4,110.88 and 2,281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.94, 4,110.88 and 2,281.67 is: 3,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.94 : 4,110.88 = 2,281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.94/4,110.88 = 2,281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.94x = 4,110.88 × 2,281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.94x = 9,379,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,671.57/2,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.06

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