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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.02, 4,309.74 and 2,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.02, 4,309.74 and 2,299.68 is: 3,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.02 : 4,309.74 = 2,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.02/4,309.74 = 2,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.02x = 4,309.74 × 2,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.02x = 9,911,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911,022.88/2,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.69

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