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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.08, 3,855.58 and 2,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.08, 3,855.58 and 2,326.12 is: 3,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.08 : 3,855.58 = 2,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.08/3,855.58 = 2,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.08x = 3,855.58 × 2,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.08x = 8,968,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,541.75/2,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.10

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