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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.96, 4,048.56 and 2,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.96, 4,048.56 and 2,270.76 is: 3,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.96 : 4,048.56 = 2,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.96/4,048.56 = 2,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.96x = 4,048.56 × 2,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.96x = 9,193,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,308.11/2,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.35

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