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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.59, 4,030.56 and 2,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.59, 4,030.56 and 2,412.18 is: 3,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.59 : 4,030.56 = 2,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.59/4,030.56 = 2,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.59x = 4,030.56 × 2,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.59x = 9,722,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,436.22/2,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.79

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