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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.88, 4,104 and 2,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.88, 4,104 and 2,338.80 is: 3,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.88 : 4,104 = 2,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.88/4,104 = 2,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.88x = 4,104 × 2,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.88x = 9,598,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,435.20/2,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.85

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