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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.87, 4,754.67 and 2,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.87, 4,754.67 and 2,266.05 is: 3,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.87 : 4,754.67 = 2,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.87/4,754.67 = 2,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.87x = 4,754.67 × 2,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.87x = 10,774,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774,319.95/3,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.64

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