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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.98, 3,690.89 and 2,259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.98, 3,690.89 and 2,259.39 is: 3,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.98 : 3,690.89 = 2,259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.98/3,690.89 = 2,259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.98x = 3,690.89 × 2,259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.98x = 8,339,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339,148.66/2,677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.97

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