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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.23, 4,076.91 and 2,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.23, 4,076.91 and 2,258.96 is: 3,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.23 : 4,076.91 = 2,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.23/4,076.91 = 2,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.23x = 4,076.91 × 2,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.23x = 9,209,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,556.23/2,718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.08

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