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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.05, 3,902.67 and 2,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.05, 3,902.67 and 2,274.20 is: 3,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.05 : 3,902.67 = 2,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.05/3,902.67 = 2,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.05x = 3,902.67 × 2,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.05x = 8,875,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,452.11/2,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.33

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