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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.28, 4,056.54 and 2,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.28, 4,056.54 and 2,331.22 is: 3,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.28 : 4,056.54 = 2,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.28/4,056.54 = 2,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.28x = 4,056.54 × 2,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.28x = 9,456,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,687.18/2,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.11

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