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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.46, 4,111.26 and 2,334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.46, 4,111.26 and 2,334.22 is: 3,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.46 : 4,111.26 = 2,334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.46/4,111.26 = 2,334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.46x = 4,111.26 × 2,334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.46x = 9,596,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,566.29/2,742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.26

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