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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.33, 4,118.99 and 2,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.33, 4,118.99 and 2,287.06 is: 3,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.33 : 4,118.99 = 2,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.33/4,118.99 = 2,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.33x = 4,118.99 × 2,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.33x = 9,420,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,420,355.54/2,746.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.16

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