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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.39, 3,725.90 and 2,398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.39, 3,725.90 and 2,398.93 is: 3,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.39 : 3,725.90 = 2,398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.39/3,725.90 = 2,398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.39x = 3,725.90 × 2,398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.39x = 8,938,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,173.29/2,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.73

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