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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.21, 4,099.34 and 2,543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.21, 4,099.34 and 2,543.17 is: 3,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.21 : 4,099.34 = 2,543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.21/4,099.34 = 2,543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.21x = 4,099.34 × 2,543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.21x = 10,425,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,318.51/2,746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.26

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