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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.36, 4,049.41 and 2,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.36, 4,049.41 and 2,374.70 is: 3,557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.36 : 4,049.41 = 2,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.36/4,049.41 = 2,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.36x = 4,049.41 × 2,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.36x = 9,616,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616,133.93/2,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.10

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