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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.26, 4,185.72 and 2,243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.26, 4,185.72 and 2,243.46 is: 3,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.26 : 4,185.72 = 2,243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.26/4,185.72 = 2,243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.26x = 4,185.72 × 2,243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.26x = 9,390,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,495.39/2,794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.64

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