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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.46, 4,125.60 and 2,202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.46, 4,125.60 and 2,202.57 is: 3,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.46 : 4,125.60 = 2,202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.46/4,125.60 = 2,202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.46x = 4,125.60 × 2,202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.46x = 9,086,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,922.79/2,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.01

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