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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.16, 4,018.14 and 2,290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.16, 4,018.14 and 2,290.98 is: 3,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.16 : 4,018.14 = 2,290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.16/4,018.14 = 2,290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.16x = 4,018.14 × 2,290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.16x = 9,205,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,478.38/2,678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.24

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