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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.86, 3,784.44 and 2,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.86, 3,784.44 and 2,299.06 is: 3,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.86 : 3,784.44 = 2,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.86/3,784.44 = 2,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.86x = 3,784.44 × 2,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.86x = 8,700,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,654.63/2,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.27

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