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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.67, 4,152.66 and 2,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.67, 4,152.66 and 2,336.46 is: 3,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.67 : 4,152.66 = 2,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.67/4,152.66 = 2,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.67x = 4,152.66 × 2,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.67x = 9,702,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,523.98/2,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.82

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