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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.14, 3,732.41 and 2,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.14, 3,732.41 and 2,423.88 is: 3,345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.14 : 3,732.41 = 2,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.14/3,732.41 = 2,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.14x = 3,732.41 × 2,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.14x = 9,046,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,920.01/2,704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.58

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