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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.59, 3,819.18 and 2,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.59, 3,819.18 and 2,293.83 is: 3,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.59 : 3,819.18 = 2,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.59/3,819.18 = 2,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.59x = 3,819.18 × 2,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.59x = 8,760,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,558.26/2,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.27

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