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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.96, 4,118.92 and 2,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.96, 4,118.92 and 2,334.12 is: 3,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.96 : 4,118.92 = 2,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.96/4,118.92 = 2,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.96x = 4,118.92 × 2,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.96x = 9,614,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,053.55/2,745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.16

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