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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.48, 4,028.42 and 2,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.48, 4,028.42 and 2,412.68 is: 3,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.48 : 4,028.42 = 2,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.48/4,028.42 = 2,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.48x = 4,028.42 × 2,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.48x = 9,719,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,288.37/2,703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.10

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