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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.24, 4,153.05 and 2,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.24, 4,153.05 and 2,281.08 is: 3,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.24 : 4,153.05 = 2,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.24/4,153.05 = 2,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.24x = 4,153.05 × 2,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.24x = 9,473,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,439.29/2,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.95

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