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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.60, 4,131.90 and 2,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.60, 4,131.90 and 2,236.20 is: 3,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.60 : 4,131.90 = 2,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.60/4,131.90 = 2,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.60x = 4,131.90 × 2,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.60x = 9,239,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,754.78/2,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.30

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