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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.56, 4,114.80 and 2,284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.56, 4,114.80 and 2,284.29 is: 3,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.56 : 4,114.80 = 2,284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.56/4,114.80 = 2,284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.56x = 4,114.80 × 2,284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.56x = 9,399,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,396.49/2,743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.99

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