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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.84, 4,140.34 and 2,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.84, 4,140.34 and 2,271.56 is: 3,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.84 : 4,140.34 = 2,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.84/4,140.34 = 2,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.84x = 4,140.34 × 2,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.84x = 9,405,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,030.73/2,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.70

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