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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.48, 4,054.56 and 2,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.48, 4,054.56 and 2,294.60 is: 3,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.48 : 4,054.56 = 2,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.48/4,054.56 = 2,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.48x = 4,054.56 × 2,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.48x = 9,303,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,593.38/2,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.61

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