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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.16, 4,044.93 and 2,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.16, 4,044.93 and 2,406.28 is: 3,604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.16 : 4,044.93 = 2,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.16/4,044.93 = 2,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.16x = 4,044.93 × 2,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.16x = 9,733,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,234.16/2,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.69

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