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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.16, 4,053.20 and 2,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.16, 4,053.20 and 2,291.20 is: 3,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.16 : 4,053.20 = 2,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.16/4,053.20 = 2,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.16x = 4,053.20 × 2,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.16x = 9,286,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,691.84/2,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.31

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