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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.22, 4,117.50 and 2,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.22, 4,117.50 and 2,282.09 is: 3,421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.22 : 4,117.50 = 2,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.22/4,117.50 = 2,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.22x = 4,117.50 × 2,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.22x = 9,396,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,484.99/2,746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.61

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