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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.16, 4,134.96 and 2,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.16, 4,134.96 and 2,267.88 is: 3,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.16 : 4,134.96 = 2,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.16/4,134.96 = 2,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.16x = 4,134.96 × 2,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.16x = 9,377,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377,593.08/2,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.29

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