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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.88, 4,042.24 and 2,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.88, 4,042.24 and 2,534.56 is: 3,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.88 : 4,042.24 = 2,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.88/4,042.24 = 2,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.88x = 4,042.24 × 2,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.88x = 10,245,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,299.81/2,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.76

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