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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.22, 4,108.20 and 2,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.22, 4,108.20 and 2,393.64 is: 3,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.22 : 4,108.20 = 2,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.22/4,108.20 = 2,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.22x = 4,108.20 × 2,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.22x = 9,833,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,551.85/2,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.29

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