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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.03, 4,053.78 and 2,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.03, 4,053.78 and 2,294.06 is: 3,441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.03 : 4,053.78 = 2,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.03/4,053.78 = 2,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.03x = 4,053.78 × 2,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.03x = 9,299,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,594.28/2,702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.71

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