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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.00, 3,800.97 and 2,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.00, 3,800.97 and 2,258.72 is: 3,111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.00 : 3,800.97 = 2,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.00/3,800.97 = 2,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.00x = 3,800.97 × 2,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.00x = 8,585,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,307.95/2,759.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.75

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