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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.02, 3,724.52 and 2,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.02, 3,724.52 and 2,070.48 is: 2,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.02 : 3,724.52 = 2,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.02/3,724.52 = 2,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.02x = 3,724.52 × 2,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.02x = 7,711,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711,544.17/2,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.05

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