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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.94, 4,121.61 and 2,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.94, 4,121.61 and 2,291.67 is: 3,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.94 : 4,121.61 = 2,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.94/4,121.61 = 2,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.94x = 4,121.61 × 2,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.94x = 9,445,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445,369.99/2,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.51

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