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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.32, 4,113.60 and 2,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.32, 4,113.60 and 2,195.52 is: 3,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.32 : 4,113.60 = 2,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.32/4,113.60 = 2,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.32x = 4,113.60 × 2,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.32x = 9,031,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,491.07/2,746.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.58

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