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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.80, 4,043.40 and 2,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.80, 4,043.40 and 2,443.60 is: 3,655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.80 : 4,043.40 = 2,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.80/4,043.40 = 2,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.80x = 4,043.40 × 2,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.80x = 9,880,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880,452.24/2,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.64

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