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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.62, 4,123.58 and 2,298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.62, 4,123.58 and 2,298.81 is: 3,433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.62 : 4,123.58 = 2,298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.62/4,123.58 = 2,298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.62x = 4,123.58 × 2,298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.62x = 9,479,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479,330.91/2,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.78

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