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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.70, 4,037.55 and 2,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.70, 4,037.55 and 2,302.90 is: 3,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.70 : 4,037.55 = 2,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.70/4,037.55 = 2,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.70x = 4,037.55 × 2,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.70x = 9,298,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298,073.90/2,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.35

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