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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.36, 4,046.22 and 2,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.36, 4,046.22 and 2,441.16 is: 3,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.36 : 4,046.22 = 2,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.36/4,046.22 = 2,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.36x = 4,046.22 × 2,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.36x = 9,877,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,470.42/2,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.83

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