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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.86, 4,053.63 and 2,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.86, 4,053.63 and 2,293.98 is: 3,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.86 : 4,053.63 = 2,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.86/4,053.63 = 2,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.86x = 4,053.63 × 2,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.86x = 9,298,914.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298,914.41/2,701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.68

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