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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.16, 4,151.68 and 2,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.16, 4,151.68 and 2,278.88 is: 3,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.16 : 4,151.68 = 2,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.16/4,151.68 = 2,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.16x = 4,151.68 × 2,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.16x = 9,461,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,180.52/2,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.99

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