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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.20, 4,056.30 and 2,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.20, 4,056.30 and 2,153.40 is: 3,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.20 : 4,056.30 = 2,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.20/4,056.30 = 2,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.20x = 4,056.30 × 2,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.20x = 8,734,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,836.42/2,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.10

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