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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.55, 4,752.86 and 2,264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.55, 4,752.86 and 2,264.73 is: 3,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.55 : 4,752.86 = 2,264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.55/4,752.86 = 2,264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.55x = 4,752.86 × 2,264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.55x = 10,763,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763,950.29/3,443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.83

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