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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.10, 4,056.15 and 2,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.10, 4,056.15 and 2,242.40 is: 3,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.10 : 4,056.15 = 2,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.10/4,056.15 = 2,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.10x = 4,056.15 × 2,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.10x = 9,095,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,510.76/2,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.60

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