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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.11, 4,098.60 and 2,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.11, 4,098.60 and 2,297.30 is: 3,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.11 : 4,098.60 = 2,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.11/4,098.60 = 2,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.11x = 4,098.60 × 2,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.11x = 9,415,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,693.29/2,737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.01

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