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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.54, 4,053.21 and 2,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.54, 4,053.21 and 2,396.74 is: 3,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.54 : 4,053.21 = 2,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.54/4,053.21 = 2,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.54x = 4,053.21 × 2,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.54x = 9,714,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,490.54/2,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.92

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