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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.05, 4,013.46 and 2,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.05, 4,013.46 and 2,434.25 is: 3,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.05 : 4,013.46 = 2,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.05/4,013.46 = 2,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.05x = 4,013.46 × 2,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.05x = 9,769,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769,768.19/2,681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.01

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