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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.98, 4,047.68 and 2,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.98, 4,047.68 and 2,408.12 is: 3,607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.98 : 4,047.68 = 2,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.98/4,047.68 = 2,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.98x = 4,047.68 × 2,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.98x = 9,747,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747,299.16/2,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.47

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