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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.96, 4,044.43 and 2,313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.96, 4,044.43 and 2,313.45 is: 3,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.96 : 4,044.43 = 2,313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.96/4,044.43 = 2,313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.96x = 4,044.43 × 2,313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.96x = 9,356,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356,586.58/2,700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.17

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