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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.07, 3,150.61 and 2,077.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.07, 3,150.61 and 2,077.63 is: 2,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.07 : 3,150.61 = 2,077.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.07/3,150.61 = 2,077.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.07x = 3,150.61 × 2,077.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.07x = 6,545,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,545,818.19/2,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.16

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