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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.63, 4,049.85 and 2,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.63, 4,049.85 and 2,174.72 is: 3,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.63 : 4,049.85 = 2,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.63/4,049.85 = 2,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.63x = 4,049.85 × 2,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.63x = 8,807,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,269.54/2,704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.37

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