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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.30, 3,976.77 and 2,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.30, 3,976.77 and 2,296.98 is: 3,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.30 : 3,976.77 = 2,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.30/3,976.77 = 2,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.30x = 3,976.77 × 2,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.30x = 9,134,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,134,561.15/2,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.24

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