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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.46, 4,187.63 and 2,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.46, 4,187.63 and 2,300.27 is: 3,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.46 : 4,187.63 = 2,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.46/4,187.63 = 2,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.46x = 4,187.63 × 2,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.46x = 9,632,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,664.47/2,799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.90

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