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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.94, 4,118.61 and 2,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.94, 4,118.61 and 2,289.67 is: 3,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.94 : 4,118.61 = 2,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.94/4,118.61 = 2,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.94x = 4,118.61 × 2,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.94x = 9,430,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,257.76/2,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.51

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