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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.44, 3,702.31 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.44, 3,702.31 and 2,651.24 is: 3,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.44 : 3,702.31 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.44/3,702.31 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.44x = 3,702.31 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.44x = 9,815,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,680.60/2,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.84

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