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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.52, 4,753.86 and 2,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.52, 4,753.86 and 2,270.86 is: 3,134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.52 : 4,753.86 = 2,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.52/4,753.86 = 2,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.52x = 4,753.86 × 2,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.52x = 10,795,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795,350.52/3,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.07

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