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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.04, 4,051.58 and 2,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.04, 4,051.58 and 2,334.74 is: 3,502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.04 : 4,051.58 = 2,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.04/4,051.58 = 2,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.04x = 4,051.58 × 2,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.04x = 9,459,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,353.96/2,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.12

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