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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.23, 4,134.70 and 2,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.23, 4,134.70 and 2,296.51 is: 3,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.23 : 4,134.70 = 2,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.23/4,134.70 = 2,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.23x = 4,134.70 × 2,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.23x = 9,495,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,371.14/2,760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.07

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