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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.98, 4,046.18 and 2,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.98, 4,046.18 and 2,407.12 is: 3,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.98 : 4,046.18 = 2,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.98/4,046.18 = 2,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.98x = 4,046.18 × 2,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.98x = 9,739,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,640.80/2,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.97

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