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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.32, 4,131.47 and 2,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.32, 4,131.47 and 2,266.35 is: 3,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.32 : 4,131.47 = 2,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.32/4,131.47 = 2,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.32x = 4,131.47 × 2,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.32x = 9,363,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,345.70/2,754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.52

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