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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.17, 4,046.72 and 2,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.17, 4,046.72 and 2,236.52 is: 3,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.17 : 4,046.72 = 2,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.17/4,046.72 = 2,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.17x = 4,046.72 × 2,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.17x = 9,050,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050,570.21/2,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.37

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