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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.41, 3,729.66 and 2,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.41, 3,729.66 and 2,205.24 is: 3,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.41 : 3,729.66 = 2,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.41/3,729.66 = 2,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.41x = 3,729.66 × 2,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.41x = 8,224,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,795.42/2,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.63

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