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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.02, 4,118.62 and 2,286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.02, 4,118.62 and 2,286.75 is: 3,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.02 : 4,118.62 = 2,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.02/4,118.62 = 2,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.02x = 4,118.62 × 2,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.02x = 9,418,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,254.29/2,746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.78

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