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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.78, 4,453.68 and 2,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.78, 4,453.68 and 2,105.74 is: 2,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.78 : 4,453.68 = 2,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.78/4,453.68 = 2,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.78x = 4,453.68 × 2,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.78x = 9,378,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378,292.12/3,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.39

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