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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.67, 4,149.66 and 2,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.67, 4,149.66 and 2,334.46 is: 3,493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.67 : 4,149.66 = 2,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.67/4,149.66 = 2,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.67x = 4,149.66 × 2,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.67x = 9,687,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,215.28/2,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.82

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