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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.29, 4,116.54 and 2,285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.29, 4,116.54 and 2,285.31 is: 3,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.29 : 4,116.54 = 2,285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.29/4,116.54 = 2,285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.29x = 4,116.54 × 2,285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.29x = 9,407,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,570.03/2,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.06

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