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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.44, 4,131.34 and 2,298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.44, 4,131.34 and 2,298.17 is: 3,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.44 : 4,131.34 = 2,298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.44/4,131.34 = 2,298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.44x = 4,131.34 × 2,298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.44x = 9,494,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,494,521.65/2,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.24

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