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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.32, 4,464.78 and 2,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.32, 4,464.78 and 2,243.80 is: 3,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.32 : 4,464.78 = 2,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.32/4,464.78 = 2,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.32x = 4,464.78 × 2,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.32x = 10,018,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,073.36/2,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.06

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