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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.24, 4,114.50 and 2,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.24, 4,114.50 and 2,281.30 is: 3,417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.24 : 4,114.50 = 2,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.24/4,114.50 = 2,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.24x = 4,114.50 × 2,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.24x = 9,386,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386,408.85/2,746.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.91

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