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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.40, 4,050.30 and 2,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.40, 4,050.30 and 2,396.20 is: 3,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.40 : 4,050.30 = 2,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.40/4,050.30 = 2,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.40x = 4,050.30 × 2,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.40x = 9,705,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,705,328.86/2,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.05

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