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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.55, 4,068.23 and 2,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.55, 4,068.23 and 2,358.99 is: 3,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.55 : 4,068.23 = 2,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.55/4,068.23 = 2,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.55x = 4,068.23 × 2,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.55x = 9,596,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,902.09/2,701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.37

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