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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.23, 4,076.47 and 2,198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.23, 4,076.47 and 2,198.35 is: 3,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.23 : 4,076.47 = 2,198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.23/4,076.47 = 2,198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.23x = 4,076.47 × 2,198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.23x = 8,961,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961,507.82/2,723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.76

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