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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.09, 4,176.27 and 2,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.09, 4,176.27 and 2,296.25 is: 3,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.09 : 4,176.27 = 2,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.09/4,176.27 = 2,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.09x = 4,176.27 × 2,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.09x = 9,589,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,759.99/2,784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.49

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