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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.12, 4,034.28 and 2,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.12, 4,034.28 and 2,208.64 is: 3,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.12 : 4,034.28 = 2,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.12/4,034.28 = 2,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.12x = 4,034.28 × 2,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.12x = 8,910,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910,272.18/2,701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.73

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