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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.48, 4,023.97 and 2,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.48, 4,023.97 and 2,409.70 is: 3,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.48 : 4,023.97 = 2,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.48/4,023.97 = 2,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.48x = 4,023.97 × 2,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.48x = 9,696,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,560.51/2,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.68

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