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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.90, 4,043.18 and 2,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.90, 4,043.18 and 2,470.08 is: 3,694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.90 : 4,043.18 = 2,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.90/4,043.18 = 2,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.90x = 4,043.18 × 2,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.90x = 9,986,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986,965.70/2,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.91

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