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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.03, 4,049.97 and 2,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.03, 4,049.97 and 2,265.04 is: 3,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.03 : 4,049.97 = 2,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.03/4,049.97 = 2,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.03x = 4,049.97 × 2,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.03x = 9,173,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,344.05/2,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.24

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