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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.05, 4,046.73 and 2,421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.05, 4,046.73 and 2,421.68 is: 3,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.05 : 4,046.73 = 2,421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.05/4,046.73 = 2,421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.05x = 4,046.73 × 2,421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.05x = 9,799,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799,855.79/2,703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.48

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