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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.24, 4,052.52 and 1,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.24, 4,052.52 and 1,402.08 is: 2,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.24 : 4,052.52 = 1,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.24/4,052.52 = 1,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.24x = 4,052.52 × 1,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.24x = 5,681,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,957.24/2,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.24

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