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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.20, 4,150.49 and 2,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.20, 4,150.49 and 2,244.72 is: 3,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.20 : 4,150.49 = 2,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.20/4,150.49 = 2,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.20x = 4,150.49 × 2,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.20x = 9,316,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316,676.69/2,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.48

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