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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.97, 4,180.98 and 2,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.97, 4,180.98 and 2,244.69 is: 3,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.97 : 4,180.98 = 2,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.97/4,180.98 = 2,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.97x = 4,180.98 × 2,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.97x = 9,385,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385,004.00/2,785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.67

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