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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.18, 4,111.47 and 2,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.18, 4,111.47 and 2,284.91 is: 3,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.18 : 4,111.47 = 2,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.18/4,111.47 = 2,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.18x = 4,111.47 × 2,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.18x = 9,394,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,338.92/2,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.37

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