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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.44, 4,134.34 and 2,300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.44, 4,134.34 and 2,300.18 is: 3,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.44 : 4,134.34 = 2,300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.44/4,134.34 = 2,300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.44x = 4,134.34 × 2,300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.44x = 9,509,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,509,726.18/2,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.25

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