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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.28, 4,146.41 and 2,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.28, 4,146.41 and 2,276.30 is: 3,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.28 : 4,146.41 = 2,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.28/4,146.41 = 2,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.28x = 4,146.41 × 2,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.28x = 9,438,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,489.14/2,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.44

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