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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.18, 4,050.87 and 2,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.18, 4,050.87 and 2,475.76 is: 3,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.18 : 4,050.87 = 2,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.18/4,050.87 = 2,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.18x = 4,050.87 × 2,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.18x = 10,028,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028,981.91/2,704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.70

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