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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.02, 4,174.99 and 2,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.02, 4,174.99 and 2,291.81 is: 3,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.02 : 4,174.99 = 2,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.02/4,174.99 = 2,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.02x = 4,174.99 × 2,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.02x = 9,568,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568,293.60/2,791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.24

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