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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.84, 4,218.74 and 2,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.84, 4,218.74 and 2,323.56 is: 3,501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.84 : 4,218.74 = 2,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.84/4,218.74 = 2,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.84x = 4,218.74 × 2,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.84x = 9,802,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,802,483.90/2,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.09

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