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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.45, 4,186.41 and 2,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.45, 4,186.41 and 2,335.18 is: 3,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.45 : 4,186.41 = 2,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.45/4,186.41 = 2,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.45x = 4,186.41 × 2,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.45x = 9,776,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,776,020.90/2,794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.37

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