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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.40, 4,118.10 and 2,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.40, 4,118.10 and 2,259.40 is: 3,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.40 : 4,118.10 = 2,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.40/4,118.10 = 2,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.40x = 4,118.10 × 2,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.40x = 9,304,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,304,435.14/2,745.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.10

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