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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.68, 4,127.19 and 2,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.68, 4,127.19 and 2,279.68 is: 3,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.68 : 4,127.19 = 2,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.68/4,127.19 = 2,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.68x = 4,127.19 × 2,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.68x = 9,408,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,672.50/2,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.94

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