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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.12, 4,028.47 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.12, 4,028.47 and 2,604.96 is: 3,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.12 : 4,028.47 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.12/4,028.47 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.12x = 4,028.47 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.12x = 10,493,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,493,996.70/2,704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.75

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