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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.78, 4,135.98 and 2,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.78, 4,135.98 and 2,300.48 is: 3,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.78 : 4,135.98 = 2,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.78/4,135.98 = 2,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.78x = 4,135.98 × 2,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.78x = 9,514,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514,739.27/2,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.64

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