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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.96, 4,139.67 and 2,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.96, 4,139.67 and 2,244.02 is: 3,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.96 : 4,139.67 = 2,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.96/4,139.67 = 2,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.96x = 4,139.67 × 2,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.96x = 9,289,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,489.99/2,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.25

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