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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.76, 4,032.98 and 2,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.76, 4,032.98 and 2,352.84 is: 3,510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.76 : 4,032.98 = 2,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.76/4,032.98 = 2,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.76x = 4,032.98 × 2,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.76x = 9,488,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488,956.66/2,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.84

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