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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.03, 4,047.17 and 2,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.03, 4,047.17 and 2,324.98 is: 3,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.03 : 4,047.17 = 2,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.03/4,047.17 = 2,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.03x = 4,047.17 × 2,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.03x = 9,409,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,589.31/2,694.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.76

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