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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.18, 4,109.97 and 2,283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.18, 4,109.97 and 2,283.91 is: 3,421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.18 : 4,109.97 = 2,283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.18/4,109.97 = 2,283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.18x = 4,109.97 × 2,283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.18x = 9,386,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386,801.58/2,743.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.87

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