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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.06, 4,034.61 and 2,301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.06, 4,034.61 and 2,301.90 is: 3,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.06 : 4,034.61 = 2,301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.06/4,034.61 = 2,301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.06x = 4,034.61 × 2,301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.06x = 9,287,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,268.76/2,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.74

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