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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.72, 3,803.88 and 2,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.72, 3,803.88 and 2,259.76 is: 3,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.72 : 3,803.88 = 2,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.72/3,803.88 = 2,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.72x = 3,803.88 × 2,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.72x = 8,595,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,855.87/2,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.89

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