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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.36, 4,204.80 and 2,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.36, 4,204.80 and 2,340.48 is: 3,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.36 : 4,204.80 = 2,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.36/4,204.80 = 2,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.36x = 4,204.80 × 2,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.36x = 9,841,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,250.30/2,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.54

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