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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.62, 3,150.00 and 2,077.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.62, 3,150.00 and 2,077.19 is: 2,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.62 : 3,150.00 = 2,077.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.62/3,150.00 = 2,077.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.62x = 3,150.00 × 2,077.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.62x = 6,543,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,128.86/2,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.55

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