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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.44, 4,151.15 and 2,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.44, 4,151.15 and 2,294.44 is: 3,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.44 : 4,151.15 = 2,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.44/4,151.15 = 2,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.44x = 4,151.15 × 2,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.44x = 9,524,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,564.61/2,780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.56

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