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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.29, 4,105.37 and 2,243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.29, 4,105.37 and 2,243.93 is: 3,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.29 : 4,105.37 = 2,243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.29/4,105.37 = 2,243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.29x = 4,105.37 × 2,243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.29x = 9,212,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,131.16/2,743.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.06

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