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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.99, 4,259.64 and 2,260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.99, 4,259.64 and 2,260.11 is: 3,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.99 : 4,259.64 = 2,260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.99/4,259.64 = 2,260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.99x = 4,259.64 × 2,260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.99x = 9,627,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,254.96/2,838.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.08

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