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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.20, 4,118.80 and 2,286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.20, 4,118.80 and 2,286.93 is: 3,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.20 : 4,118.80 = 2,286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.20/4,118.80 = 2,286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.20x = 4,118.80 × 2,286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.20x = 9,419,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,407.28/2,746.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.98

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