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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.46, 4,121.97 and 2,337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.46, 4,121.97 and 2,337.22 is: 3,509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.46 : 4,121.97 = 2,337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.46/4,121.97 = 2,337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.46x = 4,121.97 × 2,337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.46x = 9,633,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633,950.72/2,745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.05

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