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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.52, 4,051 and 2,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.52, 4,051 and 2,508.68 is: 3,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.52 : 4,051 = 2,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.52/4,051 = 2,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.52x = 4,051 × 2,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.52x = 10,162,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,662.68/2,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.66

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