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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.46, 4,181.12 and 2,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.46, 4,181.12 and 2,443.29 is: 3,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.46 : 4,181.12 = 2,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.46/4,181.12 = 2,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.46x = 4,181.12 × 2,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.46x = 10,215,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,215,688.68/2,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.77

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