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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.55, 4,754.24 and 2,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.55, 4,754.24 and 2,265.73 is: 3,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.55 : 4,754.24 = 2,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.55/4,754.24 = 2,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.55x = 4,754.24 × 2,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.55x = 10,771,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771,824.20/3,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.21

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