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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.74, 4,039.83 and 2,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.74, 4,039.83 and 2,435.70 is: 3,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.74 : 4,039.83 = 2,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.74/4,039.83 = 2,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.74x = 4,039.83 × 2,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.74x = 9,839,833.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,833.16/2,692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.21

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