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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.44, 4,159.38 and 2,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.44, 4,159.38 and 2,307.68 is: 3,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.44 : 4,159.38 = 2,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.44/4,159.38 = 2,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.44x = 4,159.38 × 2,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.44x = 9,598,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,518.04/2,772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.12

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