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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.59, 4,140.62 and 2,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.59, 4,140.62 and 2,244.64 is: 3,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.59 : 4,140.62 = 2,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.59/4,140.62 = 2,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.59x = 4,140.62 × 2,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.59x = 9,294,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,201.28/2,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.19

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