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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.30, 4,049.80 and 2,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.30, 4,049.80 and 2,381.54 is: 3,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.30 : 4,049.80 = 2,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.30/4,049.80 = 2,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.30x = 4,049.80 × 2,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.30x = 9,644,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,734.49/2,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.09

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