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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.03, 4,106.82 and 2,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.03, 4,106.82 and 2,282.73 is: 3,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.03 : 4,106.82 = 2,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.03/4,106.82 = 2,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.03x = 4,106.82 × 2,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.03x = 9,374,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,761.22/2,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.43

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