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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.26, 4,030.74 and 2,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.26, 4,030.74 and 2,351.34 is: 3,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.26 : 4,030.74 = 2,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.26/4,030.74 = 2,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.26x = 4,030.74 × 2,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.26x = 9,477,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,640.19/2,701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.60

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