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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.74, 4,056.18 and 2,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.74, 4,056.18 and 2,091.76 is: 3,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.74 : 4,056.18 = 2,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.74/4,056.18 = 2,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.74x = 4,056.18 × 2,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.74x = 8,484,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,555.08/2,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.24

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