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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.70, 4,095.71 and 2,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.70, 4,095.71 and 2,298.40 is: 3,439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.70 : 4,095.71 = 2,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.70/4,095.71 = 2,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.70x = 4,095.71 × 2,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.70x = 9,413,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413,547.89/2,736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.75

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