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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.40, 4,110.52 and 2,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.40, 4,110.52 and 2,258.40 is: 3,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.40 : 4,110.52 = 2,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.40/4,110.52 = 2,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.40x = 4,110.52 × 2,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.40x = 9,283,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,198.37/2,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.60

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