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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.89, 3,725.22 and 2,398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.89, 3,725.22 and 2,398.43 is: 3,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.89 : 3,725.22 = 2,398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.89/3,725.22 = 2,398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.89x = 3,725.22 × 2,398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.89x = 8,934,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934,667.41/2,700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.05

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