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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.08, 3,802.59 and 2,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.08, 3,802.59 and 2,291.01 is: 3,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.08 : 3,802.59 = 2,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.08/3,802.59 = 2,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.08x = 3,802.59 × 2,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.08x = 8,711,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,771.72/2,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.20

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