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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.14, 4,209.69 and 2,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.14, 4,209.69 and 2,361.74 is: 3,551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.14 : 4,209.69 = 2,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.14/4,209.69 = 2,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.14x = 4,209.69 × 2,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.14x = 9,942,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,193.26/2,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.87

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