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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.18, 3,704.28 and 2,674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.18, 3,704.28 and 2,674.65 is: 3,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.18 : 3,704.28 = 2,674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.18/3,704.28 = 2,674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.18x = 3,704.28 × 2,674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.18x = 9,907,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,907,652.50/2,700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.26

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