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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.17, 4,114.10 and 2,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.17, 4,114.10 and 2,378.24 is: 3,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.17 : 4,114.10 = 2,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.17/4,114.10 = 2,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.17x = 4,114.10 × 2,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.17x = 9,784,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,302.56/2,745.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.19

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