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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.16, 4,157.72 and 2,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.16, 4,157.72 and 2,282.88 is: 3,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.16 : 4,157.72 = 2,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.16/4,157.72 = 2,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.16x = 4,157.72 × 2,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.16x = 9,491,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,575.83/2,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.02

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