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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.35, 3,724.79 and 2,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.35, 3,724.79 and 2,202.44 is: 3,036.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.35 : 3,724.79 = 2,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.35/3,724.79 = 2,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.35x = 3,724.79 × 2,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.35x = 8,203,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,596.85/2,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.85

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