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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.39, 4,032.71 and 2,608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.39, 4,032.71 and 2,608.02 is: 3,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.39 : 4,032.71 = 2,608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.39/4,032.71 = 2,608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.39x = 4,032.71 × 2,608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.39x = 10,517,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,385.07/2,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.01

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