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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.36, 4,514.46 and 2,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.36, 4,514.46 and 2,093.44 is: 2,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.36 : 4,514.46 = 2,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.36/4,514.46 = 2,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.36x = 4,514.46 × 2,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.36x = 9,450,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,751.14/3,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.29

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