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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.70, 4,186.58 and 2,301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.70, 4,186.58 and 2,301.81 is: 3,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.70 : 4,186.58 = 2,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.70/4,186.58 = 2,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.70x = 4,186.58 × 2,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.70x = 9,636,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,700.20/2,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.21

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