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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.11, 3,724.30 and 2,423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.11, 3,724.30 and 2,423.09 is: 3,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.11 : 3,724.30 = 2,423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.11/3,724.30 = 2,423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.11x = 3,724.30 × 2,423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.11x = 9,024,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,314.09/2,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.20

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