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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 4,120.56 and 2,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 4,120.56 and 2,297.88 is: 3,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 4,120.56 = 2,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/4,120.56 = 2,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 4,120.56 × 2,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 9,468,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,552.41/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.31

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